<p>About Drexel University</p> <p>Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.</p> <p>Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.</p> <p>At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.</p> <p>Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.</p> <p>Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan</p> <p>As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.</p> <p>Research Assistant (Per Diem)</p> <p>Apply now Job no: 504260</p> <p>Work type: Part-Time</p> <p>Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA</p> <p>Categories: Drexel University, College of Arts & Sciences</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Several Research Assistants (RA) are sought to support a research study on carceral conditions and culture.</p> <p>This position works on an as-needed basis.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Assisting in management of study records, both paper and electronic. </li><li>Participating in survey administration, including inside of a custodial environment. </li><li>Data coding and management. </li><li>Adhering to codes of the conduct for research, university activities and correctional institutions. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a related discipline. </li><li>Ability to travel regionally as assigned. </li><li>Ability to complete training for Human Subjects Research in the social sciences. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with primary data collection, particularly with justice-involved populations and with conducting confidential semi-structured interviews. </li><li>Training or direct experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection </li><li>Ability to conduct engaged research with justice-involved populations, members of vulnerable populations, and agency leadership. </li><li>Highly organized and attentive to detail. </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <ul> <li>University City, Philadelphia, PA </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>This is a Part time Per Diem position classified as non-exempt. The pay offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.</p> <p>For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.</p> <p>Special Instructions to the Applicant</p> <p>In addition to a CV/resume, please upload a cover letter describing research interests and experience and addressing fit with the project described.</p> <p>The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until it is completed.</p> <p>Advertised: Apr 25 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close: May 25 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p>