Social Science Empirical Research Specialist - Clinton, United States - Hamilton College

Description

Posted: 19-Nov-23

Location: Clinton, New York

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty Affairs
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: E22606B7-2C59-440E-BC2CE3C8745FEF87

The Social Science Empirical Research Specialist works with faculty to support student learning of data research techniques and statistical analysis as used in the social sciences. The priority for this position is to provide direct student support and resource development for social science faculty and students. The Specialist will also collaborate with the QSR Director to support peer tutoring and develop resources related to statistical analysis and reporting results in student work. This is a two-year position with the possibility for renewal.

Responsibilities:

Direct Student Support

• Work directly with students needing substantive support in data research and statistical analysis.
• Assist with in-class statistics labs in the social sciences.
• In collaboration with faculty, develop and lead help sessions for classes using statistical software (Stata, R, Excel). Sessions may be held during class time or at an alternative time at the faculty's discretion.
• Help students at all levels interpret statistical output contextually and assist students with data manipulation and data manipulation strategies.

Resource Development (20%)

• Assist faculty and students with selecting data sets for class assignments and theses, and provide guidance on data set creation when appropriate.
• Develop and assess resources pertaining to data research and statistical analysis (e.g., find/make videos that help students access and use statistical software) in collaboration with faculty.
• Regularly attend industry training on relevant software.
• Oversee and coordinate computing resources of social science departments

Collaboration with the QSR Center Director

• Mentor peer tutors and conduct regular tutor training and ongoing professional development for tutors, with a specialized focus on data research and statistical analysis.

Assist faculty with research as time permits

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United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.
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