Position Title: Graduate Assistant - TMBC Research Assistant
Department/Program: MTC 12040
Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Campus Location: Nalanda Campus
Reports to: Dr. Anna Dinallo
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 18% (7 hrs/week)
Compensation: $20 per hour / $2,250 Scholarship
Application Deadline: 3/31/25 or until filled.
Job Summary
Looking for a passionate Graduate Research Assistant who is interested in cultivating a transpersonal research skill set. The Graduate Research Assistant will provide professional-level support related to research and creative activities that contribute to the mission of the MTC and will be under direct supervision by a faculty member. The position will build confidence to use a social justice framework in supporting individuals, families, and communities in need via community-based Family Constellation Research.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist faculty with research/scholarship projects.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews/ editing.
• Assist in the development of project methodology.
• Engage in data collection.
• Engage in data entry and data analysis.
• Assist with manuscript and/or grant development.
• Assist with developing professional presentations.
• Aid with sustainability research curriculum development/ video content and recording
& Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Graduate student in good academic standing.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office software/Excel). Preferred use of SPSS or InVivo Software. OR willingness to learn.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Job Preferences:
Familiarity with and understanding of library resources; customer service experience and/or past experience interfacing with library users who need help with information resources; comfort and experience navigating online information resources; ability to learn new computer-based software’s and systems; kindness, patience, and thoughtfulness in interpersonal communications; creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Graduate student in good academic standing.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office software/Excel). Preferred use of SPSS or Invivo Software.
• Heart-centered and compassionate verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and task completion skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Strong active listening and attunement skills for interviewing study participants.
• Ability to record training videos on research
• Ability Attend conference presentations
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 15 pounds, stand, walk and sit.
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s.
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.
Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.