FWS Summer 2026, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Research Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFWS Summer 2026, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Research AssistantRequisition NumberDU14586Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location131 Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY 40506Salary Range$12.00 - $20.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationHigh school diploma. Required Related ExperienceN/ARequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aPhysical RequirementsN/AShiftWeekdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid: any combination or in-person and remote work.
.Job SummaryThe duties and responsibilities for this job consist of:

• Reading written transcripts of interviews and, where needed, correcting transcripts based on audio recordings of the interviews.
• Coding transcript data.
• Attending meetings with Drs. Mirakhur and Harvey to improve our processes and identifying next steps.
• Clearly communicating with Drs. Mirakhur and Harvey about questions and needs.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceN/A

Deadline to Apply05/29/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Unsure
2. * What is your UK Student ID number?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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