Research Specialist (PDHICP) - IE

Working Title: Research Specialist (PDHICP) - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 100754 - AAAD Center

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.50

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

This position will perform research for a grant that recruits middle and high school students from marginalized backgrounds into healthcare professions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include:
* compiling annotated bibliographies and demographic research on topics associated with grant activity
* writing short research reports
* deploying surveys and other data collection tools under guidance of investigators
* managing and compiling survey and other data collection results under the guidance of investigators
* other research duties as assigned that are appropriate to the grant project

Qualifications:

Primary Qualifications:
* Successful completion of IRB training in Human Subjects Research (Please attach proof of completion under Other Document #1)
* Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary academic experience (please attach your transcripts)
* Strong writing and research skills proven by a research paper written for a class

Secondary Qualifications
* Knowledge of statistical analysis demonstrated in classes taken
* Knowledge of research methods in health and/or social sciences demonstrated in classes taken

Additional Posting Information:

Looking for Summer and Fall 2025 applicants.

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.