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Overview Job Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - SSW - Office of the Associate Dean for Research Hiring Department: School of Social Work Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Oct 01, 2025 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 31, 2026 Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Purpose The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III will support the Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project with the Principal Investigator (PI). The PCORI-funded study aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ young adults referred from primary care clinics. Responsibilities Assist and contribute in the development of presentations for research and meeting purposes. Create research products, including reports and manuscripts for publication. Assist with and contribute to data management and project tracking under supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator (PI). Coordinate and support data collection by conducting study screenings and assessments. Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities associated with the Reach Out and Connect Project, under the direction of the Project Manager. Coordinate and support the training of 34 clinic recruitment sites across the state of Texas. Other additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, health education, community health, education, or a related field with at least 4 years of related experience OR a Master’s Degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, health education, community health, education, educational psychology, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience. Experience using virtual communication technology such as Zoom, Ring Central. Occasional travel within the state of Texas. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with, and in-depth knowledge of, LGBTQ+ health and/or young adults, and individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. Experience supporting individuals in crisis or distress. Proficiency with survey data collection software such as REDCap. Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience conducting interviewer-administered surveys. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 - depending on qualifications Working Conditions and Schedule May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Occasional travel within the state of Texas. Work Shift: M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important Application Notes Information for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. Ensure that ALL required materials are uploaded before submitting your online job application. Once submitted, you cannot make changes. Information for current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, update your Professional Profile before you apply, and respond to the application questions to upload any additional required materials. 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 uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: (no links) 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin

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