Social Science Humanities Research Associate III

University of Texas at Austin

2d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the primary customer service, financial, and administrative point of contact for the Latino Research Institute and stakeholders within and outside the University. Assist LRI affiliates and other researchers in executing research methodologies that will advance research projects. Activities may include data collection, quality control observations, reporting, participant recruitment and management, supervise day-to-day activities of data collection staff, content management, and literature review development. Manage research data in various software (e.g., REDCap and Qualtrics) and prepare data for reports and manuscripts. As needed, provide Spanish-language translation support to researchers who are developing recruitment, instruments, and related materials. Ensure that research materials are linguistically and culturally appropriate for Spanish-speaking populations. Contribute to the development of reports for institutional entities at UT Austin, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Prepare materials for dissemination. Assist with coordination of research initiatives by managing assigned special research-related projects by coordinating meetings, preparing project documents, maintaining communication with leadership, keeping accurate records, and cultivating relationships with community and academic stakeholders.

Requirements

Master's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment, plus two years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree with four years of experience working toward a graduate degree in the field of assignment.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strict attention to detail, independent, and proactive.
Ability to work in a team environment working in concert with the research team.
Excellent time management skills to meet stringent deadlines.
Excellent methodological and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer service, financial, and administrative point of contact for the Latino Research Institute and stakeholders within and outside the University.
Assist LRI affiliates and other researchers in executing research methodologies that will advance research projects.
Data collection, quality control observations, reporting, participant recruitment and management.
Supervise day-to-day activities of data collection staff.
Content management, and literature review development.
Manage research data in various software (e.g., REDCap and Qualtrics) and prepare data for reports and manuscripts.
Provide Spanish-language translation support to researchers who are developing recruitment, instruments, and related materials.
Ensure that research materials are linguistically and culturally appropriate for Spanish-speaking populations.
Contribute to the development of reports for institutional entities at UT Austin, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
Prepare materials for dissemination.
Assist with coordination of research initiatives by managing assigned special research-related projects by coordinating meetings, preparing project documents, maintaining communication with leadership, keeping accurate records, and cultivating relationships with community and academic stakeholders.