Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Community-Based Recruitment jobs in United States
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The University of Texas at Austin · 5 months ago

Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Community-Based Recruitment

positionAUSTIN, TX
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly motivated and culturally competent undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Chinese populations. This role involves direct outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, offering hands-on experience in participant recruitment and community-engaged research.

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Responsibilities

Identify Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) organizations and businesses online that may support study outreach
Participate in in-person outreach activities as needed
Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with community leaders and organizational contacts
Share study announcements via Chinese-American online platforms (e.g., Whats app, Instagram, forums, etc.)
Distribute printed and digital materials to online/offline communities (e.g., churches, senior centers, cultural events)
Make outreach phone calls and speak with representatives to build and maintain recruitment partnerships
Translate study materials (e.g., announcements, consent forms) into Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) when needed
Monitor and report responses and inquiries to the research team
Contribute to the development and improvement of recruitment strategies through team meetings
Maintain detailed recruitment logs and prepare status reports for team meetings
Participate in weekly team meetings and apply research ethics and best practices

Qualification

Bilingual in ChineseEnglishCommunity-based researchInterpersonal skillsOutreach experienceTranslation experienceOrganizational skillsIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled undergraduate student
Fluent in Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and English (spoken and written)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interest in community-based research and Chinese-American communities
Responsible, organized, and able to work independently in a team environment

Preferred

Prior experience in outreach or translation is a plus

Benefits

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Company

The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
dateFounded in 1922
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Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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