Research Recruitment Assistant

Title: Research Recruitment Assistant

Location: Chapel Hill, NC,  United States

Job Description:

DepartmentNutrition - 466001

Career AreaAdministrative/Clerical Support

Position TypeTemporary Staff (SHRA)

Position TitleResearch Recruitment Assistant

Position Number20071413, 20071453, 20071454

Vacancy IDS025680

Full-time/Part-timePart-Time Temporary

Hours per week15

Work Schedule

10-15 hours per week

Position LocationNorth Carolina, US

Hiring Range$20.00 - $25.00/per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment6 months or less

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools’ approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.

Position Summary

The UNC team for the All of Us Research Program and the Nutrition for Precision Health Study is recruiting a part-time hourly Recruiting Research Assistant to help with participant recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling activities by phone to work 10-15 hours a week. The Recruiting Research Assistant will contact individuals who have already expressed interest in the research through direct telephone calls to provide guidance and education for enrollment activities. Additionally, the RA will manage recruitment flow, document communication attempts, schedule in person visits, and report back weekly regarding successes and challenges. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals with strong telephone communication skills. Remote work is possible after appropriate training is completed. 10-15 hours per week, preferred times are mid-day to early evening.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

-Research experience
-Experience utilizing REDCap

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Linkhttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/303482

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.