
Research Assistant (Temporary Hourly Administrative)
Part-timeDenver, COTemporary / Contract / Part-time$18.81/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Research Assistant program gives recent graduates opportunities to support faculty and administrators in research, scholarly, and creative work. Tasks may include preparing research materials, analyzing data, reviewing literature, and preparing for conferences. The temporary hourly position is limited to 19 hours per week and requires enrollment in a PERA retirement account.
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Department Social Work Salary For Announcement The Hourly Rate for this temporary position is $18.81 per hour. This position requires enrollment in a PERA retirement account. Position Summary The Research Assistant (RA- Temporary Hourly Administrative) Program facilitates opportunities for recent graduates to participate in faculty/administrator research, scholarly, and creative endeavors. Duties/Responsibilities Work may include preparation of research materials, analysis of data, literature review, conference preparation, or other similar tasks associated with academic scholarship. The RA must be able to function in a fast-paced, demanding educational environment. The ideal candidate is someone who pays attention to detail, is thorough, organized, a quick-learner, works independently with little supervision, can make sound decisions, and is committed to supporting the mission and values of the Department of Social Work and MSU Denver. Required Qualifications - Proficiency with APA, MS Word, MS Excel - Strong written and verbal communication skills Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetrequired qualifications. Preferred Qualifications - Previous research experience - Familiarity with SPSS or equivalent quantitative analysis software - Familiarity with QSR or equivalent qualitative analysis software Work Hours - 19 hours per week maximum - 1 year contract maximum Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents: - Resume - Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position This position is a Temporary position that is not benefits-eligible. Closing Date 12/31/2026 Posting Representative Darrick Conroy Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator [email protected] . Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown D nver.We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/52225FC943F44763.
How this job compares
Set against the 855 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.81/hr
- US median$18–24/hr315 hourly ranges
This rate, $18.81/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Research Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Research Assistant jobs in Colorado and 855 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Experience
- Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (161 postings).
- Education
- 198 of the 855 open Research Assistant jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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