Graduate Assistant (ERC)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students during open lab hours, assisting with coursework and research projects involving tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, GIS, and SPSS.
• Design and teach workshops in support of ERC curricular initiatives.
• Contribute to ERC events and programs from planning through assessment.
• Maintain documentation and assist in the continued development of instructional resources.
• Develop their expertise in applied empirical methods and instructional practice through consulting, workshop design, and course support.
• Present ERC-related instructional innovations or applied projects at academic or professional conferences.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience planning events/workshops.
• Experience with teaching undergraduates.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one core technology at the ERC (R, Stata, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience with course preparation and management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in statistical modeling.
• Willingness to learn and implement new technologies and workflows.
• Interest in data for justice / data for social good.

Position Requirements

• Understanding of inclusive pedagogy and accessibility in instruction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must currently be a student in a Graduate Program.