Hourly Student Employment - Undergraduate Assistants

East Carolina University Portal • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The ECU Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is seeking undergraduate students to assist during Spring 2027. The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI), housed within the department, conducts research on gambling awareness, behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms. Its work includes North Carolina gambling behavior and risk prevalence studies, studies focused on marginalized groups, and other research aimed at addressing gaps in the field.

The Student Peer Research Interviewer reports to the GRPI Director and supports a qualitative research study examining college student gambling experiences. The interviewer conducts peer-to-peer interviews with ECU students. This is temporary, project-based work. Students may work up to 20 hours per week, with an anticipated total of approximately 50 hours for the full project. Hours vary according to training, participant scheduling, interviews, and transcript-review needs.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student.
• Complete required study-specific interviewer training and applicable ECU human-subjects/CITI requirements before conducting participant interviews.

Responsibilities

• Complete required study-specific interviewer training and applicable ECU human-subjects/CITI requirements before conducting participant interviews.
• Participate in required training sessions and practice interviewing activities.
• Conduct one-on-one qualitative interviews with college student participants using the study-approved interview protocol.
• Use open-ended, neutral follow-up questions and maintain appropriate peer and research boundaries.
• Use study-approved virtual meeting, recording, and transcription technology as required.
• Review and correct auto-generated interview transcripts for accuracy and assist with de-identification as directed by the research team.
• Submit required interview documentation and finalized transcripts according to study procedures.
• Communicate availability and scheduling needs to the project team and participate in required debriefing and readiness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed