Research Assistant

Research Assistant at Orchestrate Consulting Group

Orchestrate Consulting's mission is to help job seekers access carefully coordinated opportunities that match their career goals. We are not a staffing firm or agency; instead, we curate and validate opportunities from verified employers like Mount Holyoke College, without directly hiring for these roles.

This particular opportunity, Job No R-0000002577, is for a Staff position as a Research Assistant, offered on a part-time and remote basis. The minimum starting rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, with the actual rate commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date for this role is September 1, 2025.

Job Description

Mount Holyoke College is dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment. As such, all new hires undergo appropriate background checks as a condition of employment. The Office of Human Resources at Mount Holyoke is responsible for overseeing these checks, which may include CORI, SORI, Credit History, and Driver Credential checks, facilitated by the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management.

Special Instructions For Applicants

To apply, please submit your application online. Required materials include:

• A cover letter that summarizes your interests and qualifications for the Research Assistant position.
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae.

Please note: For faculty positions, additional statements on mentoring, teaching, and research would be required, but not for this staff role. It is important to be aware that in Massachusetts, it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Key skills/competency

• Research Methodology
• Data Collection
• Literature Review
• Academic Writing
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Time Management
• Software Proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office, academic databases)