Research Assistant - Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute (Work Study)

Job title: Research Assistant - Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute (Work Study)

About the Role The Research Assistant will support Antioch University's Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Institute by contributing to research initiatives and grant/fundraising activities aimed at improving mental health and social justice for the Latinx/e community. This is a remote, part-time, work-study position with weekly supervisor oversight and independent work toward set goals.

What You'll Do

• Attend weekly one-hour meetings with the supervisor and participate in 1–2 hour weekly working sessions with the Institute’s research team.
• Conduct literature reviews (approximately 5–10 hours per task period) and identify resources and dissemination outlets (journals, conference presentations, etc., 2–4 hours).
• Engage in institute projects/initiatives related research and grants as they develop (5–10 hours).
• Support grant writing and fundraising strategies, including exploring grant opportunities and developing fundraising plans (5–10 hours).
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and junior scholarship ideas, including the creation of an academic journal (5–10 hours).
• Assist with IRB documentation, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of findings as appropriate to the study phase.
• Log hours and submit biweekly activity reports; participate in remote collaboration and resource sharing to amplify Latinx voices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong interest in and basic understanding of the Latinx/e community; commitment to well-being related to mental health and social justice.
• Passion for research, organization, and academic writing in APA format; willingness to learn about research and grant seeking; ability to take initiative to meet institute goals.
• Prior research and grant writing/fund seeking experience preferred.
• Spanish proficiency is not required but valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation not specified in the posting. This is a 20-hour/week remote Work Study position; details to be provided during the application process.