Temporary Technical - Research Assistant, Part-Time

Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

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Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

Experience in an education and/or learning setting is required to be successful in the collection and assessment of the program’s data.

Please note that travel in and around Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is required for this role and a valid drivers license is necessary to complete your appointments. Mileage is reimbursed.

Typical availability necessary to complete the assignments are based around normal school hours, especially mornings and early afternoons.

This role will work for an average of 20 hrs per week (this will fluctuate week to week).

Duties and Responsibilities

This position has two overarching responsibilities within this Peabody College of Education program: (1) data collection and (2) data processing. Data collection includes attending trainings for multiple data collection tools, conducting classroom observations, conducting direct child assessments, and attending weekly data collection meetings. Data processing includes tracking completed data, checking data for errors, entering collected data, and filing data. Additional as needed tasks may include preparing teacher/program surveys, dropping off or picking up teacher/program surveys, preparing training materials, or attending trainings to collect fidelity data.

Qualifications

• Experience in education is required (e.g., teaching, student teaching, substituting, professional childcare)
  • Experience in early childhood/with young children is preferred
• Drivers license

Please note that finalists for the role will be required to complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting.