Student Research Assistant

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Dallas, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System ! The UNT System institutions include the University of North Texas (Denton & Frisco campuses), the University of North Texas at Dallas (Main & College of Law campuses) and the University of North Texas HSC in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, the UNT System enrollment has increased more than 25 percent to over 50,000 students.
Posting Title Student Research Assistant
Department DAL-Criminal Justice & Sociology-514100
Job Location Dallas
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Pay Rate
Salary Information Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
HOPE is a UNT Dallas program supported by a five-year federal grant awarded to
UNT Dallas from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). This grant is focused to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to a large audience of individuals so that they can recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and identify resources available in the community. The Research Assistant (RA) will coordinate the training programs to the target populations consistent with best practices. He/she will enroll participants in the training course, communicate with them, assist them in registering and completing the prework, and assits the Instructors during the reaining sessions. The RA will work with a variety of partners and stakeholders to plan and execute grant-related activities including training, programevaluation, and outreach events across the DFW metroplex. He/she may be assigned additional tasks to achieve related goals of the program HOPE.
Position Summary
• He/she will enroll participants in the training course, communicate with them, assist them in registering and completing the prework, and assits the Instructors during the reaining sessions.
• Research and collects data through complex techniques and procedures, Qualtrics survey, library research, structured interviews or other project specific methodology.
• Interprets, synthesizes and analyzes data.
• Schedules, organizes and reports on status of research activities.
• Meets with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant’s performance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
· Currently enrolled UNT Dallas undergraduate student with good academic standing.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Excellent detail-oriented individual
· Excellent multi-tasking, scheduling and coordinating abilities
· Demonstrate excellent technology skills
· Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Ability to speak to both large and small groups of people and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
· Must be able to work independently as well as part of a larger team
· Must be comfortable with maintaining confidential and/or sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (with oral and written skills in Spanish and English) is a highly preferred skill for the position.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Flexible schedule. Up to 19 hours per week.
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate, Carrying, Driving, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number Stu441HP
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77804

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