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Research Assistant/Associate

Furman University · Education · $296.9M budget · 2,357 staff · Since 1826

Why Furman University

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides undergraduate higher education that combines classroom learning with real-world experiences, supported by campus housing, dining, and recreational facilities.

  • Instruction of students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. A personalized four-year pathway for students instituted by the Furman advantage includes high impact, engaged learning through research, internships, and study abroad programs. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students based on…$181.8M spent in FY2024
  • Student services includes intercollegiate athletics, intramural and club sports, enrollment management, student government and a large variety of student organizations, services and activities.$39.4M spent in FY2024
  • The University conducted auxiliary enterprises for the convenience of students, faculty, staff and the at-large community. These auxiliary enterprises include student housing, dining services, golf course, sports arena and conference center.$29M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$213K–$760K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$270.1M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
2,357
employees
31 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
89%
of spending
Looks good: 89% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+6%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
50 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 50.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1937
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Welcome to Furman University's Career Site! IMPORTANT :​ Load all documents in the My Experience area under Resume/CV . This may include your resume/C.V., cover letter, unofficial transcript, teaching philosophy, etc. Please wait for all documents to finish uploading before clicking Next. If the process times out you will lose your progress, so please ensure you have all necessary documents available before starting. The drop-down lists only display so many options: please type into a drop-down list to search for your option. For example: in Field of Study, you may need to enter your field name.

If you have no field, type "None." If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application. Prior to submitting your application, verify all information for accuracy and ensure you have uploaded all appropriate documents. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application other than to change your contact information. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or by calling 864-294-3103. Job Title: Research Assistant/Associate Job Family: Professionals Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Pay Type:

Salary

Department: IACH Community Action Job Summary: The IACH is hiring a Research Assistant/Associate to help manage collaborative research and evaluation projects with clinical and community health partners. The position will collaborate with other members of the research and evaluation team across several IACH projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Learn about emerging research methodologies and best practices in public health, social sciences, and community-based participatory research (CBPR). Provide indirect supervision and mentorship to junior research staff such as research assistants and student research assistants to ensure completion of study deliverables. Schedule and help facilitate study meetings with internal and external partners, including ensuring development of meeting agendas and meeting minutes. Represent IACH in academic, professional, and community settings, fostering partnerships that advance research and programmatic goals.

Help monitor progress towards study timelines and deliverables using technology solutions (e.g. Asana). Conduct systematic reviews and literature reviews to ensure the use of evidence-based practices and appropriate study methodology. Assist with thedevelopment of study materials including study instruments (surveys, focus group/interview guides), data collection protocols, IRB applications, etc. Provide training to internal research staff and external partners on data collection procedures and intervention implementation as needed. Collect quantitative and qualitative study data and oversee adherence to data collection protocols.

Develop and maintain study databases (RED Cap and Qualtrics), including the development of study codebook and coding…

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About Furman University

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