Research Interventionist (Korean-speaking RN)

University of Texas at Austin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, seeks a Research Interventionist (Korean-speaking RN) to perform part-time intervention duties under the supervision of Dr. Wonshik Chee.

Interventions are conducted weekly with participants via chat in Simplified Korean or English, supporting a web-app based physical activity program. Responsibilities include maintaining a research diary, coordinating participant payments and Fitbit distribution, and recruiting participants while liaising

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Weekly interventions with participants via chat in Simplified Korean or English.
• Maintain a research diary and manage participant payments and Fitbit distribution; coordinate with PI, Coordinator, and peer interventionists.
• Recruitment activities to support the study.

Skills

RN license

Korean & English

Interpersonal skills

Zoom

MS Office

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

Job Details:

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 patient 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

Employment Eligibility:

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.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.