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Research Associate, UAS 1390 (CIRCA)

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services Inc

22 To 22 (USD) Hourly

United States, California, Los Angeles

May 06, 2026

Research Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting the work of the project titled, An Assessment of Dual System Data and Practices Capacity across juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems, which includes but not limited to, coordinating project activities, collecting and analyzing data, report writing, and project management. The RA will be supervised and work in close coordination with Drs. Carly Dierkhising and Denise Herz, Prinicipal Investigators for the grant.

Compensation: $22/hour part-time up to 29 hours per week

Starting date and end date: May 2026- December 2027, with the possibility of continued employment based on funding.

SPECFIC JOB DUTIES:

Assist with the logistics of meeting planning
Archive all project materials
Assist in the coordination of tasks/deliverables in accordance with project timelines
Assist in the preparation of materials for Workgroup meetings
Take and disseminate notes from Workgroup meetings
Data entry
Preparation of summary reports of results
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED	Proficient use of email, EXCEL, WORD, and SPSS.
REQUIRED	Must demonstrate an interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

PREFERRED	Lived experience expertise with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.
PREFERRED	Familiarity with the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, structure, and processes
PREFERRED	Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, detail oriented, and ability to work independently.

The incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications/resumes will begin on 05/08/2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications/resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required. UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.