Research Assistant, Educational Studies/research

2 months ago


Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3739

**Internal Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**External Closing Date**:

- October 23, 2024

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- Student Assistant Pay Scale

**Employment Type**:

- On-Call

**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site

**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Student Assistant

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
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**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Dr. Zahia Marzouk.

**SUMMARY**

The Research Assistant will work closely with Dr. Zahia Marzouk and Dr. Daniel Bernstein to develop a detailed proposal for the SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- General: Prepare and send agendas for meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
- Work with local grade schools:

- Identify key contacts at local schools, e.g., Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Langley, tri
- cities.
- Arrange meetings with school administrators, research team and KPU administrators.
- Prepare summaries and reports for meetings with potential school partners.
- Prepare and send agendas for meetings.
- Grant Proposal work:

- Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant proposal
- Identify and review relevant academic literature to support the grant proposal.
- Maintain records of all grant-related activities, ensuring that deadlines and submission requirements are met.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Prior experience working within or collaborating with local school districts (e.g., Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Langley) is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in academic or applied research, either through coursework or involvement in research projects, is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively liaise with school administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including school district personnel and faculty.
- Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to assist in grant writing.
- **Salary Information**

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) - BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) - BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree - BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.


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