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Student Success Research Assistant

CSU Careers


Job Location:

Turlock, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

    • Position Summary
    • Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Academic Affairs.

    • Start Date
    • Positionavailable on or after October 6 2026and ending on or beforeMay 31 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget department needs and job performance.

    • Job Description/Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Participate in training and applied learning related to qualitative research methods ethical data practices and qualitative data analysis tools;
      • Assist with the qualitative analysis of open-ended student survey responses and engagement feedback from sources such as NSSE FSSE the HEDS Sense of Community Survey and institutional student success initiatives;
      • Code qualitative data document analytic decisions and identify emerging themes and patterns related to belonging engagement mentorship persistence barriers to student success and culturally responsive support;
      • Participate in regular project-team meetings including biweekly faculty-student research meetings during the primary analysis period;
      • Assist with reports presentations workshops and other dissemination products that connect project findings to the Stan State Strategic Plan Student Success Framework and Seal of Excelencia priorities;
      • Support project evaluation and documentation including assessment of student learning stakeholder feedback and the institutional usefulness of findings.
      • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • Effective written and verbal communication skills in a diverse environment with students staff and faculty.
      • Strong critical thinking attention to detail and ability to identify patterns across complex information.
      • Ability to work collaboratively on a research team receive feedback and contribute to shared analytic decisions.
      • Interest in student success educational equity assessment institutional research or related areas.
      • Ability to handle student experience data responsibly and follow ethical and confidential data practices.
      • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and willingness to learn qualitative analysis software and other project tools.

      Required Qualifications:
      • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
      • Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
    • Salary Range
    • $18.00per hour.
    • How to Apply
    • To be considered qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online please click the Apply Now button on this page.
    • Application Deadline
    • October 14 2026
    • Background Clearance Notice
    • Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC


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