Student Research Assistant - Sarah Bana

Chapman University
Orange, CA
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Job Number
SE168724

Position Information

Department or Unit Name
Argyros College of Business and Economics

Position Headcount
1

Position Title
Student Research Assistant - Sarah Bana

Academic Year
Academic Year 2025-2026

Term or Semester
All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range
$16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange

Approved Supervisor
Aulton Kohn

Supervisor Email
[email protected]

Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
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Desired Start Date
01/01/2026

Projected End Date
05/29/2026

Average number of hours per week

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Undergraduate research assistant needed to support empirical research on advance notice policies and worker outcomes. This role involves systematic data extraction from government documents and construction of research datasets.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities
  • Extract and code information from PDF government documents into structured Excel databases
  • Maintain consistent coding protocols across multiple document sources
  • Verify data accuracy through systematic quality checks
  • Document data collection procedures and edge cases
  • Communicate regularly with research team on progress and data issues
Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Completed MGSC 220 (Business Statistics) with grade of B or higher
  • Advanced Excel proficiency: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data validation, conditional formatting
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in academic or professional work
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while following structured protocols
Desired Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with data cleaning or research assistance
  • Familiarity with PDF text extraction tools
  • Prior coursework in analytics
  • Interest in labor economics or public policy research
Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS
Posted 2025-12-27

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