Korean Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) - Community-Based Recruitment jobs in United States
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The University of Texas at Austin · 5 months ago

Korean Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) - Community-Based Recruitment

positionAUSTIN, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Korean Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Korean and Korean-American populations. This role involves direct outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, providing hands-on experience in participant recruitment and community-engaged research.

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Responsibilities

Identify Korean 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
Share study announcements via Korean-American online platforms (e.g., KakaoTalk, Instagram, forums)
Distribute printed and digital materials in 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 Korean when needed
Monitor and report responses and inquiries to the research team
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

Qualification

Fluent in KoreanFluent in EnglishCommunity-based researchInterpersonal skillsTranslation experienceOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled undergraduate student
Fluent in Korean and English (spoken and written)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interest in community-based research and Korean-American communities
Responsible, organized, and able to work independently in a team environment
Prior experience in outreach or translation is a plus

Benefits

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Company

The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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