Research Assistant - Business Impact Lab
About The Position
The Research Assistant supports the Utah Valley University Business Impact Lab’s research and initiatives to help organizations create environments where people can thrive and perform at their best. The role offers hands-on experience in research, communications, event planning, and project coordination, contributing to practical, evidence-based solutions to organizational challenges. The assistant helps plan and support Lab activities and events; translates research findings into accessible materials for industry partners, students, faculty, and community audiences; and assists with research design, data collection, analysis, writing, and reporting. The role also manages Lab communication channels and provides administrative, documentation, tracking, and special-project support. The position is based in a collaborative, student-focused university environment that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of related experience in research support, communications, event support, social media or content management, administrative or project support, or a related area.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, professionalism, and clear written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting academic research or preparing research-based communication materials.
- Experience coordinating events or workshops.
- Experience managing social media or website content.
- Experience working with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, or community partners.
- Familiarity with academic library databases, research support tools, social media platforms, website content management, and basic communication or promotional content development.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support Business Impact Lab activities, workshops, speaker sessions, and events, including promotion, speaker support, internal-partner follow-up, and post-event documentation.
- Translate research findings into accessible articles, briefs, reports, presentations, infographics, marketing materials, and other communication content.
- Assist with the design, data collection, analysis, writing, and reporting of research studies.
- Manage and update Business Impact Lab social media channels, LinkedIn content, website updates, and promotional materials.
- Conduct literature reviews, synthesize findings, prepare short research summaries, and maintain organized research and project documentation.
- Provide administrative, documentation, tracking, and special-project support aligned with the Lab’s mission and goals.
- Develop, schedule, and maintain professional content for Lab communication and outreach channels.
- Prepare and adapt written and visual materials, including research summaries, articles, event recaps, podcast promotions, social media content, and promotional materials.
- Assist with research and writing activities, including citations and formatting.
- Maintain accurate records and tracking documents for communications, events, publications, research contributions, and annual reporting.
- Support team members with deadlines, content workflows, approval processes, documentation, and related communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
