Job Information
University of Utah Project Support Specialist - Work Study in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 09/09/2024
Requisition Number PRN15223N
Job Title Hourly Research Assistant
Working Title Project Support Specialist - Work Study
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 10-15
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
The selected candidate will work a flexible schedule, 10 – 15 hours per week. In-person, hybrid, or remote work arrangements are available.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02044 - Education Quality Improvement
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $12.00 - $15.00/hour, depending on experience
Close Date
Job Summary
The U of U School of Medicine is seeking a work study student to assist with scholarly projects undertaken by Dr. Candace Chow, Director of Education Research in the Dean’s Office of Education. These projects involve different types of investigations (both qualitative and quantitative) focused on teaching and learning in the School of Medicine. Projects often involve collaboration with School of Medicine faculty and students. The selected candidate will work a flexible schedule, 10 – 15 hours per week. In-person, hybrid, or remote work arrangements are available.
Responsibilities
Input, manage, analyze and report project-specific data using Descript, Dedoose, STATA , and/or Excel
Coordinate logistics of project events and tracking of project activities
Provide administrative support as needed
Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Preferences
Students who have previous qualitative research experience and/or are majoring in a research-focused social and behavioral science program is a plus!
Special consideration will be given to students who are interested in working over the course of several semesters. We offer a textbook loan program which provides up to $500 toward the purchase of required textbooks to students who are invited to work for us for a second semester.
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.
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