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Graduate Student Assessment and Evaluation Assistant

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Job ID

9978

Job Type

On-Campus Job (work study Not required)

Employer

DUL PERKINS STUDENTS (DDDX) Biweekly

Date Posted

Oct 02, 2026

Category

Research Assistant

Job Description

The Duke Libraries is recruiting a graduate student assessment and evaluation assistant (AEA) for the 2027 spring semester with possible renewal for the 2027-28 academic year (work will pause over summer 2027). The AEA will support the Durham Colored Library (DCL) at Duke program by developing and implementing a multi-year assessment plan, including both one-shot and longitudinal assessment. The AEA will work approximately 5 hours per week, during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.). Note that occasional evening availability may be requested for scheduled meetings and user research opportunities.

Specific duties may include the following:

Work with the DCL at Duke program manager and advisory committee to establish program goals and assessment questions
Complete literature reviews and environmental scans to identify relevant research methodologies and theoretical frameworks
Develop and implement an assessment framework for DCL at Duke
Summarize findings in reports to funding agencies, program management, the advisory committee, and Durham community members
Collaborate with other DCL at Duke interns on specific events and project work
Participate in other Duke Libraries assessment, user experience, and web-related projects, as time allows

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have prior experience conducting qualitative or quantitative research projects. Specific training in fields such as program evaluation, public policy, sociology, or cultural anthropology are preferred. The student should have an interest in assessment, including conducting user research (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys, usability studies, web analytics), and reporting on findings from studies. Student must have excellent writing and editing skills, the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. An interest in libraries and community engagement is a plus.

Required Skills

Data Entry, Document Management, Gathering Information, Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Word Processing and Editing

Learning Outcomes

Collaboration, Work Independently, Written Communication

Available Openings

Hours

5.0 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$18.00/hour

Time Frame

Spring

Contact Name

Joyce Chapman

Contact Email

joyce.chapman@duke.edu

Work Location Address

Perkins Library 411 Chapel Drive Durham North Carolina 27708

Phone

N/A

Fax

N/A

Work Location

Hybrid

Job Schedule

TBD

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