Field Research Assistant Job at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

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  • University of New Mexico
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Field Research Assistant

Requisition ID
req30005

Working Title
Field Research Assistant

Position Grade
06

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology & Criminology is seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who want to become part of a project working to promote the mental health and well-being of refugees and immigrants. Field research assistants will be on-call, working varying hours per week at different time points in the year, depending upon the needs of the study. This on-call position will involve assisting with the recruitment of refugee and immigrant participants; conducting online quantitative and qualitative interviews with refugee and immigrant participants; participating in research team meetings and planning sessions; and/or facilitating weekly Learning Circles. Candidates must be fluent in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, or French. Position may require travel to UNM offices and/or within Albuquerque and will include some work on nights and weekends. Interview job training will be provided, as well as computers or tablets for conducting interviews and Internet service.

This on-call position will involve assisting with recruiting refugee and immigrant participants for a community-based study; conducting quantitative and qualitative interviews with refugee and immigrant participants; participating in research team meetings and planning sessions; and/or facilitating at weekly Learning Circles that bring together newcomer families and UNM students to learn from each other. Candidates must be fluent in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, or French. Position requires excellent time management, organization, and communication and interpersonal skills. Position will require individuals to conduct interviews online, may require routine travel to UNM offices and/or within Albuquerque, and will include some work on nights and weekends. Hourly rate will be $17-$22, depending on experience.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED;at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

•Bilingual in English (preferred) but must be fluent in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, or French.

•Experience with refugees and/or immigrants.

•Experience in multilingual, multicultural environments.

•Knowledge of and experience with Rwandan, Burundian, Congolese, Ugandan, Mexican and/or Central American cultures.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Sociology Department (931A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $17.00 - $22.00DOE

Benefits Eligible
No Benefits with this position

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions


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Please submit an updated Resume/UNMJobs application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. University of New Mexico

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Night shift, Weekend work,

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