Graduate Assistant for the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences.

• Assist faculty with ongoing and developing research projects related to public health and health administration. 

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and support scholarly research activities. 

• Coordinate research activities, project timelines, and related documentation. 

• Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, compliance processes, and research protocols. 

• Perform data collection, entry, cleaning, organization, and statistical analysis activities. 

• Assist with preparation of research reports, conference materials, scholarly presentations, and manuscripts for publication. 

• Contribute to faculty and student grant writing efforts and proposal development. 

• Assist with accreditation-related activities, including CEPH documentation, reporting, and program review processes. 

• Support program assessment initiatives through data tracking, analysis, reporting, and continuous quality improvement activities. 

• Assist with departmental projects, strategic initiatives, and program development efforts across the MPH and MHA programs. 

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners on research and programmatic initiatives. 

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling research, student, and university information. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. ​

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

General supervision is received from the Chair of the MPH program.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

• Currently admitted to a graduate program at SVSU or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer. Graduate programs qualifying for this position include the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Health Administration/Public Health (MHA/MPH). 

• Foundational understanding of research design and methodology. 

• Strong academic writing, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, and community partners. 

• Experience with or willingness to learn statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS). 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly. 

• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. 

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior experience with research, assessment, or data analysis. 

• Coursework or experience in grant writing. 

• Familiarity with accreditation, program assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes. 

• Experience with statistical analysis software or research databases. 

• Experience working in healthcare, public health, research, or higher education environments. 

TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:  
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget. 

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is  in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. 

Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. 

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. 

• This position is an on-campus position and does not qualify for remote work. 

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.