SBAN Graduate Assistant Researcher, Hourly
Job Description
Position Number:
97248511Title:
Graduate Student HourlyFunctional Title:
SBAN Graduate Assistant Researcher, HourlyCategory Status:
16-Student Hourly, GradApplicant Search Category:
StudentUniversity Authorized FTE:
25Unit:
ARCH-Center for Smart Growth Research & EducationHiring Range Minimum:
$29.02/hourCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
SBAN is seeking an hourly Graduate Assistant (GA) Researcher who will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to prevent displacement of BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses by analyzing existing research, gathering data, and producing original materials.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to synthesize existing research on gentrification, small businesses, and community and economic
development, identifying gaps and opportunities for further investigation. - Collect and Analyze Data: Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various sources, including surveys, interviews, and census data to inform SBAN publications like the
Small Business Anti-Displacement Toolkit. - Produce Original Research: Lead or contribute to the production of original research papers, reports, and policy briefs.
- Disseminate Findings: Present research findings at webinars, workshops, and conferences.
- Support Capacity Building: Provide support to SBAN capacity-building initiatives as needed.
This may include support for the communications team, member working groups, and case studies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate-level coursework or equivalent experience in urban planning, public policy,
economics, sociology, or a related field.
Experience:
Experience:
- Experience with literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and survey research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts and findings into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Commitment to racial and economic equity and justice.
- Strong research skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Interest or expertise in community and economic development and/or urban
planning and policy - Ph.D. students are highly encouraged to apply.
- People that identify with historically marginalized groups based on gender, race, ethnicity, and
nationality are especially encouraged to apply.
Posting Date:
07/09/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/31/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
^Student Posting Contact Information:
Jamie Shanker-Passero,jamiesp@umd.edu
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