Student Community Based Research Specialist

University of New Mexico
$18.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 23, 2024
Requisition IDreq31138 Working TitleStudent Community Based Research Specialist Pay$18.00 Hourly CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCHEKD (340C2) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date10/11/2024 Position SummaryThe student will work closely with a core research team, medical clinicians, and social services agencies to provide short-term patient care coordination. They will provide support to Latino/a/x/e individuals with kidney disease and improve these patients' health and general well-being by connecting them to relevant resources. Due to the nature of the project goals, the ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing. The student community-based research specialist will establish, engage, and maintain community relationships as well as facilitate core study activities such as scheduling, tracking patient progression in the study and handling participant compensation. Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Latino/a/x/e t cultures and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Cultural humility (i.e. humble, self-reflective attitude towards individuals). Experience working in a research setting and a working understanding of the rules and regulations that accompany Human Subjects research. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Attach a Cover Letter and Resume 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.