Social Science Humanities Research Associate III

Social Science Humanities Research Associate III Hiring Department

Latino Research Institute

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Sep 01, 2026

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Serve as the primary customer service, financial, and administrative point of contact for the Latino Research Institute and stakeholders within and outside the University.

• Assist LRI affiliates and other researchers in executing research methodologies that will advance research projects. Activities may include data collection, quality control observations, reporting, participant recruitment and management, supervise day-to-day activities of data collection staff, content management, and literature review development.
• Manage research data in various software (e.g., REDCap and Qualtrics) and prepare data for reports and manuscripts.
• As needed, provide Spanish-language translation support to researchers who are developing recruitment, instruments, and related materials. Ensure that research materials are linguistically and culturally appropriate for Spanish-speaking populations.
• Contribute to the development of reports for institutional entities at UT Austin, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Prepare materials for dissemination.
• Assist with coordination of research initiatives by managing assigned special research-related projects by coordinating meetings, preparing project documents, maintaining communication with leadership, keeping accurate records, and cultivating relationships with community and academic stakeholders.

Master's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment, plus two years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree with four years of experience working toward a graduate degree in the field of assignment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Strict attention to detail, independent, and proactive. Ability to work in a team environment working in concert with the research team. Excellent time management skills to meet stringent deadlines. Excellent methodological and analytical skills.

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Typical office environment

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

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.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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