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

Job Posting Title:

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

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Hiring Department:

School of Nursing

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally competent undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Chinese-American populations. This role involves direct outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, offering hands-on experience in participant recruitment and community-engaged research. Orientation and training on research ethics, recruitment protocols, and cultural sensitivity will be provided, as well as ongoing mentorship and supervision by the research team. Application Deadline: 09/30/25

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach & Engagement

  • 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.

• Recruitment Communication & Dissemination

  • 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.

• Support, Strategy & Development

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

• Prior experience in outreach or translation is a plus.

Salary Range

Please see the URA U0095 Rates at https://hr.utexas.edu/student/student-employee-compensation
 

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs)

• 2 References

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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