Hourly Student Employment - Undergraduate Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking undergraduate student assistants for the Spring 2027 GRPI project in Greenville, NC. The role involves conducting peer interviews, using study-approved protocols, and maintaining confidentiality.

Training and CITI certification are required prior to interviewing. Hours are project-based and hybrid work is available; up to ~50 total hours for the project with up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be an ECU student in good standing and meet GPA requirement (2.5)
• Interest in research, behavioral health, college student experiences, or gambling-related studies

Responsibilities

• Complete required study-specific interviewer training and ECU human-subjects/CITI requirements before conducting participant interviews.
• Participate in required training sessions and practice interviewing activities.
• Conduct one-on-one qualitative interviews with college student participants using the study-approved interview protocol.
• Use open-ended, neutral follow-up questions and maintain appropriate peer/research boundaries.
• Use study-approved virtual meeting, recording, and transcription technology as required.
• Review and correct auto-generated interview transcripts for accuracy and assist with de-identification as directed by the research team.
• Submit required interview documentation and finalized transcripts according to study procedures.
• Communicate availability and scheduling needs to the project team and participate in required debriefing/readiness activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Scheduling

Education

Undergraduate student at ECU

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: Hourly Student Employment - Undergraduate Assistants

Academic Term/Year: SPRING 2027

Position Location: Hybrid

City: Greenville

State: NC

Number of Vacancies: 3

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

CBC policy: Yes

Posting Number: 08713

Position Number: 08713

Student Job Category: Student - Hourly Job

GPA Requirement: Minimum of 2.5

Job Description

The ECU Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is currently seeking undergraduate students to assist in Spring of 2027. The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI) is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology with the overall goal to conduct research on gambling awareness, behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms, including regular North Carolina gambling behavior and risk prevalence studies, state/national/international studies focused on marginalized groups, and other studies aimed at filing research gaps. The Student Peer Research Interviewer will report to the GRPI Director, working to support a qualitative research study that examines college student gambling experiences. The student will conduct peer-to-peer qualitative interviews with ECU students.

Primary Duties

• Complete required study-specific interviewer training and applicable ECU human-subjects/CITI requirements before conducting participant interviews.
• Participate in required training sessions and practice interviewing activities.
• Conduct one-on-one qualitative interviews with college student participants using the study-approved interview protocol.
• Use open-ended, neutral follow-up questions and maintain appropriate peer/research boundaries.
• Use study-approved virtual meeting, recording, and transcription technology as required.
• Review and correct auto-generated interview transcripts for accuracy and assist with de-identification as directed by the research team.
• Submit required interview documentation and finalized transcripts according to study procedures.
• Communicate availability and scheduling needs to the project team and participate in required debriefing/readiness activities.

Work Hours and Schedule

Work is temporary and project based. Students may work up to 20 hours per work, with an anticipated total of up to approximately 50 hours for the full project. Hours will vary depending on training, participant scheduling, interviewing and transcript-review needs.

Preferred Majors

• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Sociology

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Interest in research, behavioral health, college student experiences, or gambling-related studies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed research protocols and procedures.
• Reliable internet access and a private location suitable for confidential interviews.
• Access to a computer with video-conferencing capability.
• Ability and willingness to complete required training, learn study-approved technology, and maintain scheduled interview commitments.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97310

Open Dates

Open Date: 10/15/2026

Close Date: 11/29/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Nondiscrimination Statement

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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