Department of Ed Doctorate
Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
Samueli Foundation STEM Teacher Pipeline Initiative
Graduate Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of Ed Doctorate at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Graduate Assistant Pool.

The Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL) seeks a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support the evaluation of the Samueli Foundation-funded STEM Teacher Pipeline Initiative at California State University, Fullerton. This initiative supports the development and preparation of STEM educators through Titan Future Teachers, Men of Color in Education, Urban Learning, and the iSTEM Summer Institute.

Under the supervision of the C-REAL Director, the GRA will assist with designing and implementing evaluation activities, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, monitoring project outcomes, and preparing evaluation reports. The position offers hands-on experience in educational program evaluation, applied research, and data-informed institutional improvement.

Primary Responsibilities
Evaluation Design and Data Collection

• Assist in developing evaluation plans, surveys, assessments, and other data collection instruments aligned with grant objectives.
• Coordinate evaluation activities, including survey administration, participant outreach, and data collection.
• Collaborate with project personnel to obtain relevant program and institutional data.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential evaluation records.

Data Management and Analysis

• Clean, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative evaluation data.
• Track grant performance metrics, including student enrollment, program completion, credential attainment, STEM teaching interest, and school placements.
• Analyze iSTEM Summer Institute outcomes, including instructional knowledge, teaching confidence, STEM content implementation, and persistence in teaching.
• Develop tables, figures, and data visualizations to communicate evaluation findings.

Evaluation Reporting

• Prepare initial drafts of mid-year, annual, and final evaluation reports for review by the C-REAL Director.
• Synthesize evaluation findings to document project progress, outcomes, implementation challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with preparing evaluation materials for Samueli Foundation project reviews and reporting deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions to ensure the accuracy and quality of evaluation deliverables.

Project Coordination

• Attend relevant project meetings, evaluation planning sessions, and program activities as requested.
• Provide regular updates to the C-REAL Director regarding evaluation progress, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with the C-REAL Program Analyst and project personnel to support timely completion of evaluation activities.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries between program implementation and independent evaluation activities.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a graduate program at California State University, Fullerton.
• Foundational knowledge of educational research methods, assessment, or program evaluation.
• Experience with data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Strong academic writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate coursework or experience in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Experience with Qualtrics, SPSS, NVivo, Excel, or other data analysis software.
• Experience preparing research reports, literature reviews, or evaluation summaries.
• Interest in STEM education, teacher preparation, educational leadership, or program evaluation.
• Experience developing surveys, conducting interviews or focus groups, or creating data visualizations.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letter of interest or Cover letter

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Keyla Sanchez Tapia at kesanchez@fullerton.edu, OR Inez Moore at inmoore@fullerton.edu.      

COMPENSATION

All Graduate Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $3,408 to $6,072 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $3,470

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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EDUCATION CODE 89521 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantial allegation of misconduct.