Student Assistant - ARIA / Cousins Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 15, 2024
Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a part time Student 2 to complete the duties of Student Assistant working on research studies examining the interrelationships between behavior and immunity. The Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, in the UCLA SemelInstitute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, is seeking an enthusiasticself-starter to assist in interviewing subject participants by Phone. You will work under the supervision of Senior Project Coordinators, PI and the Director of theCousins Center. In this role you will: Implement a specific screening script and will be asked to read this script to conduct allinterviews. Complete calls following clearly detailed and established procedures; neither originality nor improvisation is desired. Assemble letters and envelopesfor mass mailing to recruit subjects. Assist with miscellaneousresearch released task: data entry, preparing paperwork for participant visits,filing paperwork related to participant visits, backing up computer filesfollowing participant visits, organizing files, posting flyers, escortingparticipants from one location to another (e.g., from the Clinical andTranslational Research Center to CCN for neuroimaging). Administer standardized phone call follow-ups with participants using a brief establishedquestionnaire. Label materials for participant visits. Must be a current UCLA Student. This position will require ON-CAMPUS work and remote employment is not possible. Pay Range: $16.50 - $27.00 hourly Qualifications* REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to exercise good organization and work habits required. Computer skills to perform data entry using a PC required. Computer literacy is a must. Ability to shift priorities and adapt to change required. Ability to work independently and to take direction required. Skill in writing legible, concise and grammatically correct documentation in Standard English required. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively over the phone. Must be a current UCLA Student.