Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - SSW - Office of the Associate Dean for Research

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - SSW - Office of the Associate Dean for Research----Hiring Department:School of Social Work----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Jun 01, 2025----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThis is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Occasional travel within the state of Texas. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.PurposeThe Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III will support the Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project with the Principal Investigator (PI). The PCORI-funded study aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ young adults referred from primary care clinics.Responsibilities

• Assist and contribute in the development of presentations for research and meeting purposes. Create research products, including reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Assist with and contribute to data management and project tracking under supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator (PI).
• Coordinate and support data collection by conducting study screenings and assessments.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities associated with the Reach Out and Connect Project, under the direction of the Project Manager. Coordinate and support the training of 34 clinic recruitment sites across the state of Texas.
• Other additional duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, health education, community health, education, or a related field with at least 4 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, health education, community health, education, educational psychology, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience. Experience using virtual communication technology such as Zoom, Ring Central. Occasional travel within the state of Texas. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with, and in-depth knowledge of, LGBTQ+ health and/or young adults, and individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. Experience supporting individuals in crisis or distress. Proficiency with survey data collection software such as REDCap. Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience conducting interviewer-administered surveys.Salary Range$40,000 - $45,000 - depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • Occasional travel within the state of TexasWork Shift
    • M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pmRequired Materials
      • Resume/CV
      • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
      • Letter of interestImportantfor 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 thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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        • [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.Required
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