University of Utah Health Research · 9 hours ago
Hourly Research Assistant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking Hourly Research Assistants to serve as Peer Health Coaches in a behavioral health research study. This role involves delivering remote coaching to undergraduate students and assisting with study operations and protocol implementation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Deliver remote peer health coaching to undergraduate student participants using motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavior change techniques
Support participants in setting and achieving health behavior goals (e.g., physical activity, sleep, stress management) within a research protocol
Document coaching sessions with high fidelity to research procedures and maintain accurate study records
Schedule and conduct coaching sessions using secure digital communication platforms
Assist with participant communication, scheduling, and study coordination tasks
Complete data entry and support basic research operations
Participate in research team meetings and training sessions
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate study majors in Kinesiology, Public Health, Psychology, or related field
Must be a current undergraduate student OR have completed a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months
One year of research experience
Health Coach Certification
Prior health coaching experience must include coaching college-aged or undergraduate student clients
Demonstrated ability to apply motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies in real coaching interactions
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate to undergraduate peers
Ability to follow structured research protocols and maintain confidentiality
Minimum of 50 hours of prior supervised health coaching experience
Experience serving as a peer mentor, honors mentor, or student leadership role working directly with first-year or undergraduate students
Experience coaching young adults in academic or campus settings
Familiarity with digital or remote health coaching platforms
BLS certification or related clinical exposure
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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