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Graduate Student Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 05, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education is seeking to hire GA's. The Associate Dean of Access, Equity, and Inclusion, seeks a doctoral level graduate student for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position, which begins on August 25, 2025. Subj line: GA 2025-2026.Please send resume/CV to Dean Leah Hollis (ljh5876@psu.edu) and Barbara Newhall (bqn5129@psu.edu). Please indicate in a brief cover letter your research interests, strengths in methodology and your home department. This position will assist the Associate Dean with her research projects (includes potential for publications and conferencing) Duties include: Coding qualitative data Developing literature reviews Developing research study design Participating in grant development Recruiting study participants (via internet) Assisting in preparing IRB development if needed The graduate student will work directly with faculty, administrative staff members as needed to support research As such, the ideal candidate must be: Team oriented Coachable and analytically curious Passionate for research and creative problem solving Completed quantitative and qualitative methods courses Organized Note the Associate Dean's research area includes bullying in higher education, CRT, intersectionality, organizational dynamics, qualitative and quantitative methods. For a better sense of the Associate Dean's research please visit https://personal-psu.academia.edu/LeahHollis *Graduate Assistants must be enrolled at Penn State University Park as a Graduate Student working towards a doctoral degree in any College of Education Department.* BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines