Undergraduate Research Assistant (Work-study)
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Work-study)----
Hiring Department:
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
May 16, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The Jacobvitz Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at UT Austin is looking for an undergraduate research assistant to conduct research administrative work related to child and family relationships.
The research assistant will work under the supervision of the project manager to assist with handling and converting sensitive research data and files into digital records (e.g. VHS tapes, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs and paper documents) as well as assisting with ethically disposing of obsolete media once data is successfully transferred. This position will require light physical labor, and shifts will be a set time each week that will be arranged between the student and project manager. Responsibilities include Editing, labeling and converting VHS videos to DVDs and then uploading the DVDs to UTBOX; Converting audiotaped interviews to CDs and using YouTube to convert the CDs to MP4 video files to produce transcriptions. Checking audio and original media to ensure transfer was done correctly.
Pay is $15/hour or more depending on qualifications, 10-19 hours per week.
Hiring Requirements:
- A 3-month commitment (summer semester)
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- On-campus work
Responsibilities:
Scan paper documents to create digital records
Check conversions of videos and cassette tapes to ensure the data was transferred accurately
Create systems to organize materials on hard drives and UT box folders
Required skills:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, willingness to check and recheck documents as needed
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with converting files to MP4 and YouTube or interest in learning how to use these technologies. Familiar with video, audio and digital media.
Application materials:
- Transcript or academic summary
- Resume
This position is ideal for students from any major who are interested in learning about the process of conducting social science research and/or developing skills for graduate or professional school (e.g., PhD in Psychology, Medical School). No previous research experience is required, but students must be organized, responsible, mature, and able to demonstrate success in their coursework.
Career Competencies Gained:
- Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals
- Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management
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Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.