Full job description The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
. JOB TITLE:
High School Research Aides JOB PURPOSE:
Assist in performing investigative research requiring in person data collection and participant recruitment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties include learning about how human research is conducted at the University level. Recruitment of participants for study visits. Recruitment may include setting up a recruitment table at events with the help of undergraduate and graduate research assistants, hanging up flyers, word of mouth recruiting, brainstorming ways to engage high school age potential participants, and help designing social media posts. Candidates will be expected to meet undergraduate and graduate RAs bi-weekly (every two weeks). Scheduling the meeting is flexible to accommodate school and extra-curricular activities. COMPETENCIES:
Ability to Learn
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Quality Orientation
Safety Awareness
Teamwork REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
This position requires the successful candidate be available to work around Laramie, WY or around Lander or Riverton, WY. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly organized
Professionalism
Exhibit good written and oral communication skills
Proficient in word-processing
Must have a reliable mode of transportation DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in nutrition, psychology, biology, or other biomedical sciences
Ability to create informative flyers
Familiarity with popular social media outlets REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call or email
. ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
