This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we will only consider applicants who can commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

The Project Associate Per Diem in Graduate Research Education provides comprehensive support and mentorship to students engaged in their graduate capstone projects and plays a pivotal role in guiding students through their graduate-level projects, offering methodological guidance, teaching capstone classes, and leveraging expertise in design thinking to enhance project outcomes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Capstone Project Mentorship: Provides expert mentorship and guidance to Master's degree students throughout their capstone projects, ensures they develop a strong understanding of project methodologies, research design, and effective project execution.
• Methodological Support: Offer detailed assistance and advice to students on selecting appropriate research methodologies, data collection techniques, analysis tools, and interpretation of findings, ensuring projects are executed with rigor and precision.
• Teaching and Facilitation: Conducts classes in the graduate school capstone course, delivering engaging and informative sessions on topics related to capstone project development, research methodologies, and design thinking principles.
• Design Thinking Expertise: Infuses design thinking principles into capstone projects, helping students approach challenges creatively, ideate innovative solutions, and prototype practical implementations.
• Individualized Coaching: Provides one-on-one coaching to students, addressing their unique needs, challenges, and aspirations related to capstone projects, research, and career development.
• Feedback and Assessment: Offers constructive feedback on project proposals, progress reports, and final deliverables, helping students enhance the quality of their work and meet academic standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with faculty members, fellow mentors, and administrators to enhance the capstone experience, contributing to a supportive and enriching learning environment.
• Professional Development: Stays updated with the latest trends in research methodologies, design thinking, and relevant fields to continuously improve mentorship practices and support for students.
• May attend orientations and/or student presentations.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and attend all classes including those with guest lecturers.
• Complete course syllabus, including identifying required and optional course readings (including textbooks, articles).
• Identify and create course assessments (e.g., quizzes, papers, presentations, group projects) and identify weekly modules.
• Identify guest lecturers and speakers and coordinate with the Program Administrator to setup honorarium payments.
• Develop or curate all course materials (e.g., additional readings, completed syllabus, assignment rubrics, course presentations, course assessments like papers and quizzes).
• Actively use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to send assignment instructions to students, upload assignments, upload materials/resources for student activities including group projects and final presentation.
• Schedule and hold weekly office hours for students.
• Provide course assignment feedback to students and upload grades in Canvas.
• Participate in course design and enhancements to keep on track with new regulations/compliance policies in clinical and regulatory sciences.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we will only consider applicants who can commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

Requirements:

• PhD or other higher education equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• 2 years of experience mentoring and teaching students in an academically competitive environment.
• This role requires a strong background in Regulatory Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Clinical Research, with demonstrated experience navigating regulatory guidelines and compliance standards in a healthcare or research setting.
• The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring flexibility to work both remotely and on-site as needed to support key regulatory and clinical operations.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience mentoring and teaching students in an academically competitive environment