Bilingual Undergrad Research Assistant — Chinese Outreach

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focusing on Chinese-speaking populations. The role involves outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, with mentorship from the research team.

The position requires current undergraduate enrollment, fluency in Chinese and English, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with community partners and participants effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach & Engagement: Identify Chinese organizations and engage in in-person outreach as needed.
• Recruitment Communication & Dissemination: Share announcements via Chinese-language platforms and translate materials when needed.
• Support, Strategy & Development: Contribute to recruitment strategies and maintain logs; participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Fluent in Chinese (Simplified & Trad)

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Community-based research interest

Independent & team work

Outreach or translation experience

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focusing on Chinese-speaking populations. The role involves outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, with mentorship from the research team.

The position requires current undergraduate enrollment, fluency in Chinese and English, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with community partners and participants effectively.