Research Assistant - Student Experience Evaluation Sector Scan

Research Assistant – Student Experience Evaluation Sector Scan

This position is co‑supervised by the Dean of Students, Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, and the Director of Applied Research. The Research Assistant works under the direct supervision of the College Professor and assists with research‑related activities pertaining to the professor’s professional background and within the supervisor’s research areas of interest and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research for educational purposes.
• Assists in identifying prospective subjects for research.
• Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
• Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
• Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
• Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Functions

The Research Assistant would be expected to undertake a sectoral scan related to how post‑secondary institutions measure or assess their progress toward enhancing the student experience, a commitment usually expressed as a standalone strategy or as part of a larger institutional strategic plan.

The scan may require reviewing institutional websites, emailing, calling, or meeting virtually with relevant institutional leads when possible.

Ideally, the findings would identify :

The deliverable should be a report that can be used to inform how OC might measure or assess its commitment to enhancing the student experience.

Qualifications

Details

Application Requirements

Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Note

All other application instructions, special instructions, and document checklist are automatically handled via the university’s application portal.

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