Research Assistant

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Job Overview

Research Assistant, Faculty Services McDonough School of Business-Georgetown University

At Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, our mission is to build global business knowledge and inspire ethical leaders to serve the common good.

The Research Assistant, Faculty Services serves as a research assistant for MSB faculty as well as an overall assistant for special projects and events. The Research Assistant assists the faculty in a variety of research and planning tasks. The Research Assistant has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Assisting faculty in instructional course development and support.
• Assisting faculty in implementing special projects, events and research initiatives.
• Performing literature searches using web sources and library resources.
• Creating tables, charts, and graphics using existing data, preparing materials for submission, and managing and responding to research project related emails.
• Managing and updating databases, including collecting and evaluating data, performing statistical analyses, and crafting graphical and written reports of results.
• Supporting faculty with administrative responsibilities, such as entering grades, reserving rooms, posting to Canvas, handling correspondence, and scheduling.
• Managing student workers assigned to faculty on an as-needed basis.

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Work Interactions

Reporting to the Vice Dean of Faculty and working closely with an academic Area Coordinator, the Research Assistant will, at times, have to interface with individuals and organizations external to the McDonough School of Business and Georgetown University to help with the implementation of special projects and plan events.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 0 - 2 years of experience required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Good working knowledge of PC operation required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work creatively and independently
• Ability to work as part of a team and supervise students
• Familiarity with library research databases
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word and familiarity with Google Drive, calendar management

Preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Interest in research and possible interest in pursuing
• 3 to 5 years of business or research experience

Work Mode Designation

This position’s work mode has been designated as Hybrid. (3 days a week on campus)

Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: [https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation>.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.