The Board of Regents is established in the Louisiana Constitution as the state's coordinating board for higher education, working with four management boards, 32 public degree-granting institutions, and four special-purpose institutions. The BoR sets statewide policy related to higher education; advocates for higher education systems and institutions; distributes state-provided funding in accordance with legislative actions; and administers granting programs related to the advancement of the missions of postsecondary education systems and institutions. The Board of Regents contains three programs which include the Board of Regents, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON).   The Board of Regents (BOR) requests applications from graduate students for the position of Graduate Student Researcher. The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Student Success, who will guide and supervise all assigned tasks.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. * Current enrollment in a graduate program in higher education, public administration, or a similar field.   * Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external audiences. * Problem-solving skills. * Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience in qualitative and quantitative research principles. * Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and adaptability.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conducting background research on higher education policy matters, which could include higher education academic affairs topics from both national and regional perspectives, as well as best practices. * Summarizing research articles on policy matters and developing preliminary analyses and recommendations. * Coordinating, providing assistance, and taking meeting minutes for various meetings and special events/projects. * Attending stakeholder meetings along with the appropriate BOR staff. * Collaborating with BOR staff on reports. * Taking personal initiative to demonstrate new ideas, directions, and methods for improving higher education in Louisiana. * Assisting the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner with scheduling and meetings. * Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Student Success.    HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.    Contact Information:  Kimberly Small kimberly.small@laregents.edu The Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader) The Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer    VACANCY INFORMATION: This is an unclassified position.   This position is located in Baton, LA.   Students are required to submit verification from their universities each semester, substantiating their status as a person enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or university in a sufficient number of courses and classes in such institution to be classified as a full-time regular student under the criteria used by the institution in which the person is enrolled. Students are required to retain student status during breaks, which occur in the course of or between sessions, including summer breaks. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.     Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.   Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.   In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.