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University of Colorado Research Assistant in Boulder, Colorado
Research Assistant
Requisition Number: 57403
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 12-Jul-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Renee Crown Wellness Institute invites applications for a Professional Research Assistant!
Research Assistants generally work in a collaborative role with the Study Investigators and contribute substantively to the investigation and analysis of the project. As a collaborator on the project, the Research Assistant may receive full credit as co-author of publications and technical reports, and shares responsibilities in the research setting.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Renee Crown Wellness Institute is seeking a dedicated Professional Research Assistant to support the facilitation of the mind.body.voice. (m.b.v.) program for middle school and high school students. This individual will play a key role in coordinating m.b.v. sessions across various school districts and community organizations in the Boulder, Denver metro, and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth wellness, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
The Healthy Mind, Body and Voice project is a collaboration project among interdisciplinary researchers in clinical psychology, social psychology, and education, Colorado School District partners, and high school and college youth. Together, this team has examined cultural attitudes regarding gender, body image, and mental health, has convened and studied large community education gatherings, and has co-designed an innovative program for application in schools and after-school/summer programs. This program, called mind.body.voice. (m.b.v.), is based on one of the most widely studied peer delivery eating disorder prevention programs. Students in m.b.v. work with peer mentors to learn to talk back to pressures about how girls and women should appear, connect to and listen to their bodies through the use of contemplative practices. The program incorporates discussion, reflection, collaboration, and practice to learn skills to support individual wellness and to take action to change school communities to create a world that values women for who they are and not appearance.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Coordinate and facilitate m.b.v. sessions for middle and high school students in designated school districts and community organizations
Attend weekly team meetings and facilitator trainings
Support training of part-time facilitators and manage logistics for m.b.v. programming
Assist the program manager with data management and logistical tasks
Maintain and cultivate relationships with school and community partners
Create and manage job aides, marketing/recruitment materials, and social media content for m.b.v.
Support m.b.v. curriculum revisions and planning of m.b.v.
Lead event coordination and planning for m.b.v. programming
Actively engage in recruitment efforts for m.b.v. participants
Provide "on-call" facilitation support as needed (could occur nights or weekends)
Travel frequently between Boulder, Denver, and surrounding areas for program activities
What You Should Know
- This is a Hybrid position and expected to be in office two days a week.
What We Can Offer
The Salary Range for this position is $43,200 - $50,544 annually. Relocation assistance may be available.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelors degree in a social science, preferably psychology, statistics or a related field.
At least one year of relevant research experience or a combination of relevant research and administrative experience, including working with human subjects.
What You Will Need
Reliable transportation
Strong social media skills
Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish preferred
Ensure timely and accurate communication with team members via email, text, and other channels.
Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with high attention to detail
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to innovation, adaptability, and flexibility
Excellence in integrity, responsibility, and ethics
Openness to feedback and willingness to fill in gaps as needed
Uphold principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of work
Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate weekend and night availability when necessary
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as a PDF:
Resume or CV
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
Please save documents as: LastNameDocument Name (Resume/CV)
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until July 12th, 2024.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://jobs.colorado.edu/)
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Assistant/57403 (https://apptrkr.com/5359514)
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