Student Worker - Health Survey Data Collector, School of Public Health

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a Student Worker, English and bilingual English/Spanish speaking telephone interviewers to collect CDC-sponsored health information for the School of Public Health and the State of Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Collect health-related survey data over the telephone in accordance to protocol outlined by state and national clients

• Utilize telephone interviewing and data entry skills to contact the public

• Garner interest and participation in this study

• Conduct computer-guided interviews

• Enter data directly and accurately into the computer system

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled at The University of Nevada, Reno in at least 6 credits and have a 2.0 GPA

• Candidates must have a friendly phone voice and demeanor; We like to teach to “smile while you dial,” as it is our primary goal to inform and assure our survey participants that our research is important and that we are always appreciative of them and understanding of their concerns

• Candidates must have strong verbal and written skills in English

• Candidates must be able to work in person on the main UNR campus, during semester breaks, and must schedule according to the outlined working hours indicated further below

• Survey research data collection requires a phone-lab setting for multiple-line in and outbound calling. However, there is potential for remote work on an as-needed basis.

• Must be available to work during summer break!

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Study application and participation is strongly encouraged

• Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply and will be paid an additional 25-cents hourly

Schedule

• Expected hours to work per week: 20-25

• May work up to 40 hours a week during school breaks (Summer, Winter, Spring)

• You are given the opportunity to self-schedule following the provided guidelines and available working hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm

  • Friday: 1:00PM – 7:00pm

  • Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

** Must be able to work until closing (9:00pm) for the majority of weekly shifts

** Must be able to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

Starting pay: $14.00/hr