Faculty Mentor: Annie Fukushima
Title: Associate Professor
College: Undergraduate Studies
School / Department: Office of Undergraduate Studies
Email: a.fukushima@utah.edu
Project description
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to join our team as an Undergraduate Research Leader (URL) as a Pre-Award Specialist. This position plays a major role in assisting undergraduate researchers with their pre-award application process.
Student Role: As an Undergraduate Research Leader (URL) specializing in Pre-Awards, you will:
- Coordinate with social media outreach and webpage updates with OUR staff.
- Hold weekly scheduled research advising at least 1 hour for peer-mentoring support. Time not spent with students will be spent on other position responsibilities.
- Participate in outreach activities such as tabling, campus-wide events, etc.
- Review OUR Travel and Small Grants applications.
- Provide support to students applying to OUR funding opportunities and with pre-award applications. This may include Funding Fridays and other workshops.
- Attend supervision meetings and URL team meetings.
- Communicate via Teams and Umail. All URLs are required to utilize these communication platforms in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Student Benefits: As an Undergraduate Research Leader (URL) you will have the opportunity to develop essential leadership, communication, and peer-mentoring skills.
Project Duration: We are seeking a student who can work for a minimum of three semesters, starting Summer 2025, with the prospect of renewing.
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate Research Leader
Opportunity Location Type: In Person
Is this a paid opportunity: Yes
Paid Description:
$15 per hour; 10 per week
Minimum Requirements:
- Matriculated U of U undergraduate who is in good academic standing.
- Will be enrolled (full-time) during Fall 2025, Spring 2025 and Summer 2026 semesters, and can commit to working these semesters.
- Participated in UROP or SPUR at least one semester.
- Preference 2nd and 3rd year students.
How To Apply: Apply online at: https://ugs.formstack.com/forms/urlapplication
- Have your resume ready (as a PDF or Word document) before submitting your online application.
- Deadline to apply: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM