Hourly Research Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 11, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14714N
Job Title
Hourly Research Assistant
Working Title
Interview Coordinator
Job Grade
B
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
See Job Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
01608 - POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
See Job Summary
Close Date
Job Summary
This is a part-time opportunity for individuals interested in community-engaged and health-related research. We are looking for coordinators (social workers, community health workers) who can speak Farsi or Dari, Arabic, Kirundi, and Kinyarwanda. You will be paid $30 per hour. The coordinator will work on a research project to explore food insecurity among refugees under the supervision of Dr. Nasser Sharareh.
Responsibilities
Preferences
Prior experience with conducting interviews and translating documents from and to English.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14714N
Job Title
Hourly Research Assistant
Working Title
Interview Coordinator
Job Grade
B
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
See Job Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
01608 - POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
See Job Summary
Close Date
Job Summary
This is a part-time opportunity for individuals interested in community-engaged and health-related research. We are looking for coordinators (social workers, community health workers) who can speak Farsi or Dari, Arabic, Kirundi, and Kinyarwanda. You will be paid $30 per hour. The coordinator will work on a research project to explore food insecurity among refugees under the supervision of Dr. Nasser Sharareh.
Responsibilities
- Ability to communicate in Farsi or Dari, Arabic, Kirundi, and/or Kinyarwanda.
- Interview refugees in their preferred language.
- Translate documents from and to English.
- Travel to different sites to conduct interviews (all locations are in Salt Lake City). You will also take a few training before conducting interviews.
- Each coordinator will spend around 100 hours within 2 months on this project.
Preferences
Prior experience with conducting interviews and translating documents from and to English.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you fluent in more than one language? If yes, which language(s)?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
