Board of Regents Graduate Student Researcher

The Board of Regents (BOR) requests applications from graduate students for the position of Graduate Student Researcher. The successful candidate will report directly to the Manager of Early Childhood Initiatives, who will provide guidance and supervision on all assigned tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting background research on higher education policy matters, which could include higher education academic affairs topics from both national and regional perspectives, as well as best practices.
• Summarizing research articles on policy matters and developing preliminary analyses and recommendations.
• Coordinating, providing assistance, and taking meeting minutes for various meetings and special events/projects.
• Attending stakeholder meetings along with the appropriate BOR staff.
• Collaborating with BOR staff on reports.
• Taking personal initiative to demonstrate new ideas, directions, and methods for improving higher education in Louisiana.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Manager of Early Childhood Initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Current enrollment in a graduate program in higher education, public administration, or similar field.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external audiences.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Desired qualifications:

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and adaptability.

Contact Michelle Demeulenaere at michelle.demeulenaere@laregents.edu