The University of Texas at Austin · 5 months ago
Japanese Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Community-Based Recruitment
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe University of Texas at Austin is 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.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Required
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
Benefits
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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