Graduate Administrative Professional

Job Summary

Institutional Data, Analytics + Assessment (IDA+A), in the Office of the Provost, seeks a graduate student (at .5 FTE or 20 hours per week) to support projects related to survey research, methodology, and standards of practice. The position involves contributing to survey sampling strategies, curating and creating content for the website, and supporting the creation of new resources related to standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver survey samples for campus stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and methodological best practices.
• Conduct background research and contribute to writing web content on best practices in survey methodology.
• Aid in the design and development of resources documenting standards of practice (SoPs) and metadata for internal and public use.
• Maintain clear and organized records of sampling requests and decisions.
• Attend project and team meetings via Teams, Zoom, or in-person (on either the West Lafayette or Indianapolis campuses).

Skills

• The handling of confidential information with discretion.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Utilizing analytical software of R and SQL and Excel.
• Staying organized and prioritizing among multiple tasks or duties.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal, deliberation, dialogue, etc.).
• Practical experience with the development of institutional research tools and resources.
• Thorough preparation for and meaningful engagement with project teams, team meetings, and other small- to medium-group work.
• Great attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently as well as with diverse groups or individuals.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $28,560. This is a half-time (0.5 FTE) appointment (20 hours per week). This opportunity includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus tuition and/or fee remission. The actual salary received may be pro-rated based upon the start date. Compensation is funded through Purdue University (i.e., it is not contingent upon current or future soft funding [e.g., grants]). This position is not guaranteed and may be ended at any time based on performance or university business needs. For more information on the terms and conditions of employment for graduate student staff, please click here.

Application Materials

• A one-page letter of interest (single-spaced) linking your knowledge, skills, or abilities to the responsibilities listed above.
• An up-to-date resume or CV.
• A list of three professional references (professors, supervisors, or other relevant contacts) including their name, current job title and place of employment, plus phone number and email.