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**Open Date** 12/12/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16619N

**Job Title** Hourly Research Assistant

**Working Title** Hourly Research Assistant

**Career Progression Track** B

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 10

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Attend BHF meetings typically in the evening (time varies by community) and attend weekly research team meetings during the day.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 01720 - PHS - HEALTH SYS INNO & RSRCH

**Location** Other

**City** Other

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 15-25

**Close Date** 02/01/2026

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 01/05/2026

Job Summary

Our research team is hiring part-time community-based research assistants to conduct direct observation data collection for the Building Healthy Families program. This is a part-time, hourly position that will require training and weekly attendance at program sessions for 5-10 hours per week, with a combination of daytime and evening hours. The required training and weekly meetings with the research team will be virtual and are paid. Data collection requires attendance at the weekly BHF sessions on the day and at the time your community is offering the program. The successful candidate will support direct observation data collection and reporting for the Building Healthy Families program being provided by your local community. The position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a large interdisciplinary team, evening hours starting mid-February, reliable transportation, and completion of the necessary training.

Locations we are hiring in include:

Charles County, MD

Green Bay, WI

Hamlin, WV

Salt Lake City, UT

Vernal, UT

Mitchell, SD

Northern Mariana Islands (US Commonwealth)

Vallejo, CA (Touro University)

REQUIREMENTS

+ Education: High school diploma plus 2 years of college or technical training

+ Experience: ≤ 2 years in health, health education, nursing, or a related field

+ Technical Skills: Comfortable using MS Office & Zoom; reliable transportation required

+ Compliance: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a background check

+ Availability: weekly commitment from January – June 2026, followed by ~1 week per month through December 2026. Day and evening availability required.

Responsibilities

1. Attend weekly BHF sessions in your local community (in person) typically in the evening

2. Conduct direct observation using standardized tools and protocols

3. Record and submit data accurately and on time

4. Participate in paid virtual training (January) and weekly check-ins via Zoom typically during the day

5. Communicate effectively with program staff and the research team

6. Maintain confidentiality and follow research ethics and safety protocols

7. Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Candidates should have research or practice-based experience in health, health promotion, or health education, nursing, or any other related field. Experience working with deadlines and following protocols without direct supervision. Additional skills that would be advantageous for the position include conducting health assessments (height and weight, health history questionnaires), demonstrating good time management skills, willingness to learn new techniques and procedures, and a strong work ethic.

Special Instructions Summary

Send your resume and an email with details listed below to Ali Mercado ([email protected]) between December 15th, 2025 and January 5th, 2026:

1. Your city/state

2. Your schedule availability

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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