How to Apply
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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
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