Research Assistant

FULLER LEADERSHIP FORMATION DIVISION

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

DEPT: LEADERSHIP FORMATION DIVISION

REPORTS TO: PARTNERSHIP & OPERATIONS MANAGER

HOURS: ON CALL

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Research Assistants (RAs) will work with the Fuller’s Leadership Formation Division (LFD) to provide research and administrative support, including, but not limited to: conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing data, note-taking, and supporting administration. RAs will perform duties under the supervision of, and with direction from LFD’s leadership and will work collaboratively with other departments across Fuller.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as applicable to particular project):

• Assist research initiatives and activities, which may include conducting interviews; collecting, cleaning, coding, and analyzing data; transcribing and writing up results; and assisting with other aspects of research projects as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of subject records
• Attend project meetings and perform related duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; master’s or doctoral degree (in progress or completed) in a theological or research-related field strongly preferred
• Experience in ministry preferred
• Previous experience in complex, high-profile, cross-disciplinary projects, preferably within an academic environment - including the ability to initiate, prioritize, maintain, and complete both short-term and long-term projects simultaneously with a high degree of attention to detail is strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, with competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and high internet proficiency
• Works well under pressure and can manage pressing requests and situations
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Close attention to deadlines, accuracy, and details
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

Additional Remarks:

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards

Pay Scale:

• Hourly rate the seminary expects to pay: $21.00 per hour

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion. All positions must agree to Fuller's Community Standards for conduct, and certain positions must fully accept Fuller's Statement of Faith. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 2, E2A, Research