Intervention 
(CECEI) is a joint initiative between the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education (CHSE) and the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). The mission of CECEI is to conduct high
quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal Policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education.
quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal Policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education.
RAs at the CECEI have the opportunity to be involved in several projects. Current projects include Evaluation of Trauma Sensitive Pedagogy course, Evaluation of Maryland Family Network's Strong Families Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) programs, and Implementation of the Maryland Early EdCorp CDA Apprenticeship program.
CECEI is seeking a General Research Assistant: See Full Position Description HERE
Qualifications/Requirements:
Research Assistants will be expected to work at CECEI approximately 10 hours per week.• RAs are to enroll in an independent study for which their work will count for course credit.
• Priority will be given to applicants who are available/interested in working for 2 consecutive
semesters.
• Both undergrads and grad students are welcome to apply.
How To Apply:
For best consideration, please send all materials by January 15th, 2026. Please contact us with any questions or for more information. To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to Naomi Patton at CECEI@umd.edu, with the subject line “CECEI General RA.”
