Graduate Assistant - Replication & Open Science Education Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This Graduate Assistant position involves working within the Replication and Open Science Education (ROSE) Lab at Avila University under the supervision of Dr. Jordan Wagge. The position will be approximately 7.5 hours per week (for 3 credit hours of tuition remission per semester) during the 2026-2027 academic year (both Spring and Fall), with the opportunity to continue into the Summer (7.5 hours per week for the 12-week session, for 2 credit hours of tuition remission). More GA hours may be available during each semester. 

The graduate assistantship follows a mentorship model, and therefore necessarily involves time receiving supervision, feedback, and reflecting on strengths and opportunities for growth together with the supervisor. 

In addition to your résumé, please include a brief cover letter that details: (1) your interest in the role’s responsibilities, (2) your ability to meet the qualifications, (3) your general daytime availability and number of hours available during the Fall, Spring, and Summer (12 week) semesters.

  Responsibilities:

• Assist with meetings and operations of the ROSE Lab
  • Attend lab meetings on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Keep updated notes/records
  • Remind lab members of action items and deadlines
  • Accept increased responsibility during Dr. Wagge’s sabbatical in Spring 2027 (possibly with more GA hours available)
• Contribute to scholarly research, presentations, and publications
• Assist with grant writing and/or administration
• Support undergraduate student presentations and publications

  Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in the MSCP or MSP graduate program at Avila University (MSCP preferred but not required). 
• Initiative to identify or request work during slower periods.
• Ability to meet in-person.
• Work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks, providing updates regularly on progress.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in research is required; experience with scientific research and writing is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with statistical analysis packages (e.g., jamovi, SPSS, R) preferred.
• International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

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