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Research Assistant - Office for Research on Student Success
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Jan 02, 2026 | |
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Research Assistant - Office for Research on Student Success Research Assistant - Office for Research on Student Success Hiring Department: Office for Research on Student Success Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039074 Posting Close Date: January 5, 2026 Salary: Monthly stipend for this position is $2,688.89 per month, prorated for a partial month. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is not eligible for benefits. The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant starting in January, 2026. The RA will work on undergraduate education research and evaluation projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation, Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have quantitative and qualitative research, assessment/evaluation, and IRB experience, as well as excellent writing skills, good organizational skills, office skills, and content knowledge in higher education, developmental/community/educational psychology, and/or student success. Data analytic skills are essential. Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and Word is required. For fullest consideration, please submit your CV/resume and cover letter specifying your suitability for the position online by January 5, 2026. Questions can be directed to cpbsc@uic.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled in January. Applications will not be accepted via email. Position may qualify for a tuition waiver, depending on enrollment status and hiring date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18795?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-20522d13942bc847acfcc9fdadc684d1 | |