About the role#
The College of Arts & Humanities is hiring a Research Assistant for the Winter 2027 term. You will support faculty research by assisting with data collection and processing. This is a part-time, on-site position based in either Statesboro or Savannah. You will work up to 4 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
What you'll do#
- Train to use an existing interview questionnaire focused on strategic communication and public relations.
- Recruit interviewees using a semi-structured questionnaire.
- Conduct interviews with strategic communicators and public relations practitioners over Zoom.
- Revise auto-generated transcripts for accuracy.
- Add data to spreadsheets for the RADaR analysis method.
- Participate in initial qualitative analysis of transcript data.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
- Ability to provide engaging customer service and support various university constituencies.
- Commitment to adhering to all university policies and procedures.
- Preferred: CITI training certificate, experience with semi-structured qualitative interviews, and familiarity with the RADaR analysis method.
Location & details#
- Locations: Statesboro, Georgia or Savannah, Georgia.
- Compensation: $12.00 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, temporary.
About Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public institution founded in 1906. It operates across four campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro, in addition to providing online instruction. The university serves nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges. It offers approximately 149 degree programs and maintains a focus on public impact research.
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