Research Project Assistant

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will be working on campus.

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are "under construction" as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Data & Assessment Coordinator, the Research Project Assistant supports quality research projects by conducting literature reviews, producing high-level written documents, assists with project needs, and collaborates with department-wide projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts research on various organizational development topics including but not limited to learning organization, compensation and benefit development, student success and development, professional development, and other related organizational effectiveness topics
• Conducts independent resource and study searches and produces quality, timely literature reviews, white papers, and reports
• Leads assigned projects providing timely, effective deliverables
• Works closely with the data analyst assistant team to summarize findings, develop reports and coordinate the development of report visualizations
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and other project-related documents
• Safeguards "Level 1" confidential information related to data collection and reports
• Plans and supports special project meetings and follow-up coordination
• Assists with special projects as needed
• Utilizes software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Team, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), data related software (Qualtrics, Dedoose, etc.) and Adobe (PDF, Photoshop, etc.)
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in English, Organizational Development, Business Management, or other closely related field
• Two years of experience utilizing research strategies, producing white papers and literature reviews, or working with data visualization summary reports
• Excellent writing skills and strong familiarity with MLA and APA writing styles
• Advanced utilization of Microsoft Office Suite (Team, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe (PDF, Photoshop, etc.),
• Familiarity with data related software (Qualtrics, Dedoose, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to provide direct and kind feedback and assistance
• Ability to perform accurate, detailed work
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks, display initiative, and remain flexible in a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
• Ability to operate an office workstation, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and other software
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)

POSITION SENSITIVITY


Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.


BACKGROUND CHECK


A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY


Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is at least 16 years old and of legal status to work in the United States. In addition, the employee must be currently enrolled for at least 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the drop-add period, have a minimum 2.0 GPA (both Cal Poly Pomona and overall GPA) and be in good standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer and winter semesters and for students who have applied for graduation for the current semester.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 45 pounds.

MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:


Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.


COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at