Description
Position Details
Position Title Graduate Research Assistant for Rural Health Outreach Program
Academic Year 2021-2022
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to
its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their
respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding,
self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) is responsible for assisting the
Project Directors with a research project involving student outreach to rural
vaccine-hesitant communities in South Texas to promote vaccination .
This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.
This graduate assistant position is funded via tuition assistance. (See work
hours for details).
Essential Functions
The GRA will assist with the following:
Assist with the development of Qualtrics survey tool;
Assist in developing and maintaining social media sites (Facebook and
Instagram), and website;
Data management;
Supervision of undergraduate outreach effort (e.g., maintaining a log to
track contacts and hours in the field;
Some undergraduate training;
Managing conflict and troubleshooting research project issues;
Basic data analysis using Excel and SPSS;
Assist with monthly report writing;
Assist with developing marketing and social marketing materials;
Attend and occasionally lead weekly meetings;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Data collection, familiarity with Qualtrics, basic data management and
analysis using Excel and SPSS;
Good oral and written communication skills, cultural competency,
understanding of basic research methods;
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Current UIW graduate or doctoral student in good academic standing with
the University, enrolled in at least six hours in the semester or session
in which the appointment occurs
Doctoral students in dissertation writing who have completed their minimum
dissertation enrollment and are on “continuous enrollment” status may meet
this requirement with one hour of enrollment.
Required Work Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish-language bilingual preferred.
Health professional or organizational development knowledge preferred.
Experience teaching, or training preferred.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Work Hours
Students receiving assistance for 3 credit hours work 10 hours per week,
150 hours per semester.
Position includes spring and summer semesters.
Physical Demands
None.
Posting Details
Posting Number STU755PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 01/24/2022
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/12/2022
Reports to Dr. Heather Barton-Weston, Assistant Professor, Public Health
Coordinator
Salary $3,000 per semester towards tuition
Open Date 01/12/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must provide the following:
Two graduate-level research papers submitted for a course grade;
Letter of recommendation;
Unofficial transcript;
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity
or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Letter of Recommendation 1
Writing Sample
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW graduate or doctoral student in good academic standing?
Yes, I am a current UIW graduate student
Yes, I am a current UIW doctoral student
No
