Research Work Study Student, Out-of-School Time Resource Center

Posted by on November 3, 2006

[emailed 11/02/06]

Research Work Study Student
Out-of-School Time Resource Center

The Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) is located in the University of Pennsylvania?s School of Social Policy and Practice. The OSTRC promotes out-of-school time (OST) student achievement by conducting research on and providing access to staff resources and professional development.

The OSTRC seeks a work study student to assist with its research projects and related tasks. Specifically, the student will help with data entry and, on occasion, literature reviews, evaluation implementation, and similar duties.

Candidates should be familiar with standard research practices and out-of-school time programming. He or she should have experience with statistical software programs (such as SPSS); excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; the ability to handle details as well as multiple projects; self-direction and motivation; and an interest in tackling new projects.

Candidates must be eligible for work study support. For more information, please contact:

Nancy Peter, M.Ed.
Director, Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy
University of Pennsylvania
3815 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6179
Phone: (215) 898-0640
Fax: (215) 573-2791
Email: [email protected]
Web: <a href="http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/ostrc">http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/ostrc</a>