Open Date 01/16/2019

Requisition Number PRN08923N

Job Title UU Student - Research

Working Title Student Research Asst

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10-15

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible within Monday thru Friday and occasional Saturdays, as early as 7:00am and as late as 8:00pm, depending on when telephone surveys are scheduled.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 7.25 - 11.54

Close Date

Job Summary

This position would primarily work on two, three years studies doing telephone surveys with pediatric patients, some of whom have experienced a trauma. The research assistant will call and schedule the telephone survey as well as conduct them, manage the study records, and mail out gift cards to people who have participated in the studies.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

-Filing and Maintaining Research records with attention detail and confidentiality.

-Data entry.

-Maintaining gift card inventories.

-talking to patients by phone

Additional tasks may be assigned to those with demonstrated ability, such as transcription of audio recordings, and coding of interview data using qualitative coding software.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Fluency in Spanish

Familiarity with REDCap database.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, University of Utah policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to applicants, consistent with University policy and Utah state law. To inquire about this posting, email: “employment@utah.edu” or call 801-581-2300. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation or for further information about University AA/EO policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/ TDD ), email: “oeo@umail.utah.edu” .

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). 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 is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). 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.