Research Interventionist (Korean-speaking RN)

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,914 - 58,272; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a part-time Research Interventionist who is fluent in Korean and English to support a web-app based physical activity study in the School of Nursing.

Responsibilities include weekly interventions via chat, coordinating participant payments and equipment, and recruiting participants, with remote interviews and flexible scheduling. Immediate start and 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
• Fluency in Korean and English (spoken and written)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Zoom, MS Office and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work around participants' schedules across time zones

Responsibilities

• Weekly interventions with participants via chat in Korean or English.
• Maintain a research diary, manage communications for participant payments and Fitbit distribution, and coordinate with the PI, coordinator, and interventionists.
• Engage in recruitment activities to support the study.

Skills

RN License

Korean fluent

English fluent

Communication skills

Zoom

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Time zone flexibility

Tools

Zoom

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Posting Title: Research Interventionist (Korean-speaking RN)

Hiring Department: School of Nursing

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

To perform part-time research intervention duties at the School of Nursing, under the supervision of Dr. Wonshik Chee. This study is to investigate the promotion of a web-app based physical activity program.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Interventions: Conduct weekly interventions with participants via chat in Simplified Korean or English.
• Procedural Tasks: Maintain a research diary, manage communications for participant payments and Fitbit distribution, and coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI), Coordinator, and peer interventionists.
• Recruitment Activities: Engage in recruitment activities to support the study.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license within the U.S.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Korean and English (both spoken and written)
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Zoom, MS Office, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Flexibility: Ability to work according to participants' schedules in different time zones.

Salary Range

$36.00 hourly

Working Conditions

• Research interviews will be conducted remotely via chat and/or video call.

Work Shift

• Work hours vary based on participant interview availability.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• At least 1 professional reference (preferred 2). Please provide their name and preferred contact method (email or phone).
• Letter of interest

Background Checks

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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