Student Assistant- Office of the Provost- Student Researcher at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:202500367STTitle:Student Assistant- Office of the Provost- Student Researcher Employee Class:Student AssistantCollege Work Study Position:NoDepartment:Office of the Provost Division:Division of Academic AffairsHours per week:20Hiring Rate:$12/per hourPreferred Student Classification:N/ANature & Purpose of Position:Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will perform research and provide support for Dr. Cardinal’s current projects, including but not limited to:Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews of evidence-based best practices in:Experiential learning methodologiesUndergraduate research programsInternship effectiveness and outcomesCareer success metrics and pathwaysGlobal engagement initiativesStudy abroad program evaluationInternational student support servicesResearch & Writing: Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, and academic writingCommunity Engagement: Participate in campus observation, collaboration, and outreach activitiesData Management: Organize and maintain research databases and citation librariesAI Research & Discovery Tools:Perplexity: AI-powered research assistant with real-time web accessSemantic Scholar: AI-enhanced academic paper search and analysisResearch Rabbit: Article discovery with citation network visualizationConnected Papers: Visual exploration of academic paper relationshipsElicit: Research question answering using academic literatureConsensus: Evidence-based answers from scientific researchAI Writing & Analysis Tools:ChatGPT/Claude: AI-assisted research, writing, and analysisScite: Smart citation analysis and paper validationScholarcy: Automated research paper summaries and key insightsSciSpace: AI-powered paper reading and comprehension assistancePaperPal: Academic writing enhancement and grammar checkingGrammarly: Advanced writing assistance and style improvementResearch Management & Organization:Zotero with AI plugins: Reference management with smart organizationNotion AI: Research note-taking and project managementObsidian: Knowledge management with AI-powered connectionsStatistical Software:STATA, SPSS, R, Python, or similar platformsWhat We OfferCompetitive hourly compensationHands-on experience in educational researchProfessional development in emerging AI research methodologiesMentorship from experienced academic professionalsOpportunity to contribute to published researchFlexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitmentsOther Requirements for the Position:Required QualificationsCommunication: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganization: Strong organizational abilities and attention to detailWriting Proficiency: Demonstrated academic writing capabilitiesResearch Skills: Ability to conduct systematic literature reviewsData Analysis: Competency in understanding and comparing statistics and datasetsCitation Standards: Knowledge of APA citation styleCampus Engagement: Active involvement in community and/or campus activitiesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of or willingness to learn AI research platforms and statistical software, including:Open Date:09/11/2025Contact Name & Title:Dr. Christine CardinalContact Phone:936-294-1134Contact Email:[email protected] Building & Room #:ADM 202Contact Instructions Summary:EmailEEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report