About the Job
This position supports administrative, creative, and research-related activities connected to Artist Mindset Week and the community-engaged research initiatives within HUM 3401: Contemplation of Mental Health Using Creativity and Qualitative Analysis. The research assistant will work closely with the faculty supervisor, research team, community partners, and guest artists to support the coordination, documentation, and analysis of arts-based educational and well-being initiatives.
Responsibilities:
1. Attend weekly meetings with the faculty supervisor and research team
2. Assist with qualitative research activities, including data collection, organization, entry, coding, and analysis
3. Support the preparation of conference presentations, manuscripts, and publication materials
4. Assist with program coordination tasks, including ordering and organizing art supplies, tracking invoices and payments for guest artists, and maintaining project records
5. Attend selected Zoom meetings with community partners and guest artists to take notes and help coordinate schedules and workshop logistics
6. Contribute to maintaining clear communication and organization across research and program activities
7. Support documentation of Artist Mindset Week activities through field notes, photographs, and reflective observations as needed
Qualifications
Required
8. BA/BS degree with at least 1 years of previous experience
9. Demonstrates above average leadership skills and willingness to assume a leadership role in group settings
10. Strong Writing Skills
11. Strong Interpersonal skills
12. Experience in conference preparation
13. Qualitative research experience
14. Previous experience in art based educational wellbeing initiatives
Preferred
15. Ability to follow complex instructions
16. Ability to quickly learn new tasks and material
17. Ability to work independently
18. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
About the Department
The Center for Learning Innovation (CLI) serves as both the academic home for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) and an innovative "laboratory for learning" at the University of Minnesota Rochester. Grounded in data-driven educational research, the CLI is dedicated to developing, implementing, and continually improving an integrated, concept-driven curriculum that prepares the next generation of health care professionals.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. .