The University of North Carolina Greensboro - Saludos Hispanos : Job Details

Job Category

Research & Development

Overview

Description

Position Type

Temporary Staff

Position Eclass

ST - SHRA Temp Hourly

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is the preparation of diverse students as exemplary, culturally responsive professionals and leaders in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. The Department is committed to providing the highest quality academic, research, and clinical training, and to instill in students a desire to make significant contributions to the profession, to the people whom we serve, and to our community.

Position Summary

• Assist with the administration of language assessments to Latino preschool children (training provided) at preschools in the Greensboro and High Point areas.
• Assist with data entry

• Experience with children
• Experience with data collection and entry
• Ability to closely follow lab procedures /protocols
• Native-like fluency in both English and Spanish (for Bilingual research assistants)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable personal transportation to and from preschools
• CITI certification (UNCG Basic Course/Student Researcher Modules/Human Research) or willing to complete certification prior to starting the position

Background in communication science disorders, early childhood education, education, or psychology preferred