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Research Assistant (Two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Part-time
On-site
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville United States of America

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Closing Date:

01/06/2025


Type of Position:

Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Research


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

Key responsibilities include recruiting and screening study participants; collecting, entering, managing, analyzing, and reporting data in a defined area of research; attending provided training and development opportunities to support position activities; and reviewing data for completeness and accuracy.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Experience with MS Office

  • Requires in-state travel, valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in exercise science, physical education, psychology, public health, recreation and sport management, special education, or related area

  • Previous understanding and experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability, and/or other developmental disabilities

  • Experience in developmental or clinical research

  • Experience with survey software and statistical package software

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Excellent organization

  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially strong phone and interview skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Time Management

  • Ability to work independently and as a team

  • Ability to carry out research activities (data collection, data entry, participant recruitment) with supervision


Additional Information:

Graduate students are subjected to background checks.


Salary Information:

$21 per hour


Required Documents to Apply:

Availability to Work and/or Class Schedule, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Carmen Burasco
Amber Coen
Glennia Hunt


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

No