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Uintah Basin Research Assistant

Utah State University
$25.00 / hr
United States, Utah, Logan
Sep 24, 2026


Uintah Basin Research Assistant

Requisition ID: 2026-10745
# of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT
Category: Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth & Human Sci
Department: Human Development & Family Studies
Advertised Salary: $25.00/hour

Overview
Research Assistants will receive training and conduct executive function assessments of preschool children and classroom observations of preschool classrooms in the Uintah Basin area. A bachelor's degree and experience with child assessments are preferred. Research Assistants must be able to drive a personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed) or have other means of reliable transportation to assessment locations.

This is a temporary position, with work expected to be completed during October and November 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Complete virtual trainings on assessment tools.
  • Coordinate with schools and other assessors to schedule and conduct assessments.
  • Use a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or other reliable transportation to travel to assessment locations in Uintah Basin.
  • Collect assessment data from children using observational methods and tablet-based assessment programs.
  • Protect data and transfer files using secure methods.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience working with young children.
  • Completed coursework related to child development.
  • Personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) or other reliable transportation to assessment locations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and child assessment experience preferred.
  • Experience with assessment and data gathering.
  • Experience using computer technology and apps.


Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of child development and milestones.
  • Familiarity with development screening and measurement.
  • Experience with assessment of children and data management.
  • Ability to conduct play-based assessments.
  • Ability to use computerized assessment tools (tablets).


The job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

  • Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  • Contact information for 3 references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
  • Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application


**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$25.00/hour

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and/or stand or walk more than one hour per day.

College/Department Highlights
College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is home to eight departments and eleven centers, each of which are committed to enriching lives, enabling people from a range of backgrounds and interests reach their full potential, helping communities thrive, and ensuring that the state of Utah and our nation are vibrant and strong. Not only do we serve the public, but we also provide interdisciplinary training for students and professionals while offering fertile ground for conducting cutting-edge research on new and innovative human service practices.

Department Highlights

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (https://cehhs.usu.edu/hdfs/) is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (https://cehhs.usu.edu). Departmental degrees offered include:

  • BS/BA: Human Development and Family Studies;
  • MS: Human Development and Family Studies
  • MMFT: Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (non-thesis degree)
  • MRFT: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • MHDFS: Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non-thesis degree);
  • PhD in Human Development and Family Studies.
  • A Early Childhood Certificate.
  • A Gerontology Certificate.


The department has 22 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and 48 graduate students.

The department is committed to optimizing the lives of individuals, families, and communities through excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Our nationally recognized faculty lead research, instructional, and outreach efforts in the areas of marriage and family relations, human development from infancy to later life, early childhood education, and marriage and family therapy. In the last fiscal year, the department generated $9.5M in research, service, and outreach expenditures. Units within the department include the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory, which provides service for children and families, research, and training pre-professionals; the Dolores Dor Eccles Center for Early Care and Education provides high quality day care services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic (MFT) provides therapy services to individuals, couples, and families; and Housing and Financial Counseling (HFC) services, which provides programs for first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and debt management. The department is a proud partner of Cooperative Extension at Utah State University. Our faculty provide a variety of evidence-based family life education programs across the state. Signature program areas include healthy relationships, and parenting. The College is ranked in the top 2% among 1200 comparable universities.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 07/2026

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

titleix@usu.edu

(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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