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Position Information

Position Title Temporary Research Associate- IRES Position Type Temporary Job Number SA95224 Full or Part Time part-time 20-29 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt Anticipated Pay Range $26.36/ hour Pay Range Information

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Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Institute for the Study of Religion, Economics and Society ( IRES) is hiring a Research Assistant. Duties include but are not limited to, identifying and evaluating potential resources for our Discovery Portal, adding new resources using our Religion Resource Editor, and the ability to accurately classify survey questions into measurement categories. This requires knowledge of datasets, religion, and the ability to sift through academic resources to accurately classify variables and datasets. IRES seeks a candidate who has excellent organizational skills, who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and responsible.

Responsibilities

Database Review and Assessment

• Reviews selected studies and records in the Database of Religious History, using professional judgment to determine which materials to review.
• Assesses and categorizes the types of data represented in the database.
• Identifies the religious concepts, traditions, and subject areas covered by the database.
• Identifies how reviewed studies address gaps within specified religious concept areas.
• Develops analytical classifications, categorizations, and descriptive keywords based on the database review.
• Accurately classifies survey questions into measurement categories.

Resource Identification and Entry

• Identifies and evaluates potential resources for the Discovery Portal.
• Adds new resources to the Discovery Portal using the Religion Resource Editor.

Analysis and Reporting

• Prepares a summary of the religious concepts, traditions, and subject areas covered by the database.
• Prepares written assessments identifying where reviewed studies address gaps in specified religious concept domains.
• Prepares a final memorandum summarizing findings, classifications, and recommendations from the database assessment.

Collaboration

• Meets with team members to review progress, priorities, and project direction.
• Discusses classification questions, findings, and recommendations with team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Subject-matter expertise in religion.
• Experience analyzing complex religious studies databases and archival resources.
• Experience conducting database assessment and classification projects.
• Ability to develop analytical classifications, categorizations, and descriptive keywords.
• Knowledge of research datasets, survey instruments, and codebooks.
• Ability to identify gaps in existing scholarship and synthesize findings into recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare analytical assessments and memoranda.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment; self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and responsible.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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