Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP) - Wolverine Wellness: Holistic Success in Dual-Career Transition
Job ID
283438
Location
Dearborn Campus
City
Dearborn
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Mode of Work
Hybrid
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)
Appointing Department
Dbn CEHHS Health & Human Serv
Posting Begin Date
09/23/2026
Posting End Date
09/28/2026
Salary From
15.00
Salary To
25.00
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

How to Apply

 

Please submit a resume with contact information of 2-3 references

 

 

Job Summary

 

 

Are you a senior student athlete passionate about peer leadership, mental performance, and research?  Help bridge the hap between academic success and athletic performance at UM-Dearborn.

 

Data & Analytics: Lead frontline data collection and psychometric entry for baseline and postintervention assessments (LSSS and SESW scales). Tool Validation: Track longitudinal data to assist in validating the new Student-Athlete Self-Efficacy Scale (SASES). Peer Mentorship: Serve as a peer mentor and cofacilitate wellness workshops for freshman studentathletes. National Presentation: Co-present findings alongside Dr. Veronica Son at the national COSMA conference (travel funded).

 

Direct Impact: Build the framework for a permanent 1-credit "Student-Athlete Excellence" course targeting freshman GPA stabilization. Flexible Scheduling: Work directly with UMDearborn Athletics to seamlessly integrate research duties with your team schedule. Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in IRB compliance, study design, data analysis, and national academic dissemination.

 

Term:  Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

 

Responsibilities*

 
  • Data & Analytics: Lead frontline data collection and psychometric entry for baseline and postintervention assessments (LSSS and SESW scales).
  • Tool Validation: Track longitudinal data to assist in validating the new Student-Athlete Self-Efficacy Scale (SASES).
  • Peer Mentorship: Serve as a peer mentor and cofacilitate wellness workshops for freshman student athletes.
  • National Presentation: Co-present findings alongside Dr. Veronica Son at the national COSMA conference (travel funded).
  • Engaging in data collection activities

 

 

Desired Qualifications*

 
  • Current enrollment at a University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.

     

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Student Athlete at UM-Dearborn

     

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

 

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U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.