Japanese Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Community-Based Recruitment

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Job Posting Title: Japanese Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Community-Based Recruitment ---- Hiring Department: School of Nursing ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally competent undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Japanese and Japanese-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 9/30/2025.

Responsibilities • Community Outreach & Engagement • Identify Japanese 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 Japanese-American online platforms (e.g., Line, 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 Japanese 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 Japanese and English (spoken and written).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Interest in community-based research and Japanese-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.

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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- 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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , 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

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