Grad Student NoTB

Details

Open Date 09/14/2026

Requisition Number PRN17466N

Job Title Grad Student NoTB

Working Title Grad Student NoTB

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range Maximum total salary of $10,750 through June 30, 2027. Actual salary will be based on the appointment period and FTE.

Close Date 12/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Dr. Carson DeFries is looking to hire a Graduate Student NoTB (job code 1632).

This position is not eligible for the Graduate Tuition Benefit Program.

Compensation: This position is for up to 10 hours per week and may cover the remainder of fall semester and spring semester. The appointment period, FTE , and total compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s availability and the needs of the project. Total compensation will not exceed $10,750 through June 30, 2027.

Applicants should be eligible for employment and actively enrolled as College of Social Work graduate students throughout the appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches across academic databases (e.g., PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science) and maintain organized records of search strategies and results

• Summarize research articles and produce concise, accurate annotations or evidence tables

• Assist with data management, including cleaning datasets, entering information, checking for accuracy, and maintaining documentation

• Prepare materials for research activities, including recruitment documents, consent forms, interview guides, and study protocols

• Contribute to project coordination, including scheduling meetings, tracking deadlines, and communicating with collaborators at partner universities

• Help develop and maintain spreadsheets, codebooks, extraction forms, and other organizational tools for systematic or scoping reviews

• Assist with manuscript preparation, including proofreading, formatting references, checking citations, and reviewing drafts for clarity and consistency

• Compile information on funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to support grant planning

• Complete routine administrative tasks with reliability and attention to detail (file organization, document formatting, version control)

• Respond promptly to communication, ask clarifying questions when needed, and maintain a collaborative, professional working style

• Demonstrate initiative by identifying small tasks that need attention and proposing helpful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Preferences

• Interest in aging, intergenerational connection, social isolation, or community‑based research, demonstrated through coursework, volunteer work, or personal motivation

• Prior research experience (e.g., assisting with literature reviews, data collection, qualitative analysis, or applied class projects), though strong candidates without formal experience are welcome if they show initiative and willingness to learn

• Experience working with older adults in community, clinical, or program settings

• Understanding of social work values, person‑centered approaches, and ethical considerations in research with older adults

• Strong organizational habits, especially in managing documents, spreadsheets, and multi-step tasks

• Excellent written communication skills, including clarity, organization, and professional tone.

• Attention to detail in data entry, document formatting, citation management, and version control.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records of work.

• Comfort working independently while also engaging collaboratively, asking clarifying questions, and providing regular updates.

• Professionalism, reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to ethical standards in research.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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