Uintah Basin Research Assistant

Uintah Basin Research Assistant Requisition ID: 2026-10745 # of Openings: 2 Location: US-UT Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Temporary Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth and Human Sci Department: Human Development and Family Studies Advertised Salary: $25.00/hour Overview Research Assistants will receive training and conduct executive function assessments of preschool children and classroom observations of preschool classrooms in the Uintah Basin area. A bachelor's degree and experience with child assessments are preferred. Research Assistants must be able to drive a personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed) or have other means of reliable transportation to assessment locations. This is a temporary position, with work expected to be completed during October and November 2026. Responsibilities * Complete virtual trainings on assessment tools. * Coordinate with schools and other assessors to schedule and conduct assessments. * Use a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or other reliable transportation to travel to assessment locations in Uintah Basin. * Collect assessment data from children using observational methods and tablet-based assessment programs. * Protect data and transfer files using secure methods. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Experience working with young children. * Completed coursework related to child development. * Personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or other reliable transportation to assessment locations. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree and child assessment experience preferred. * Experience with assessment and data gathering. * Experience using computer technology and apps. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities * Knowledge of child development and milestones. * Familiarity with development screening and measurement. * Experience with assessment of children and data management. * Ability to conduct play-based assessments. * Ability to use computerized assessment tools (tablets). The job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" * Contact information for 3 references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile * Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $25.00/hour ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and/or stand or walk more than one hour per day. College/Department Highlights College Highlights The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is home to eight departments and eleven centers, each of which are committed to enriching lives, enabling people from a range of... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https:// quity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).