• Research Assistant- Postgraduate Wayne Law…

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE FELLOW

     

    Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE FELLOWat its Detroit campus location.

     

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    Wayne State University Law School’s Enrollment Management Office ("Wayne Law") is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship.

     

    The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with the Enrollment Management office.

     

    The fellow will work closely with Enrollment Management staff and will report directly to the Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Legal Programs. The fellow will conduct research and use data driven analytics to recommend and assist with the development of innovative opportunities for increasing Wayne Law’s market share specific to undergraduate and graduate programs. The fellow may also assist with marketing and recruitment, enrollment management, and special events and activities.

    Qualifications:

     

    The candidate will start on or before March 9, 2026; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

     

    For additional information, contact: Ashley Strawser, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Legal Programs at [email protected].

    School/College/Division:

    H07 - Law School

    Primary department:

    H0701 - Deans Office Law School

    Employment type:

    + Regular Employee

    + Job type: Full Time

    + Job category: Research

    Funding/salary information:

    + Compensation type: Annual Salary

    + Salary hire maximum: $47,250

    Working conditions:

    Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 37.5 hour a week position.

    Job openings:

    + Number of openings: 1

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

     

    The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.