Research Assistant - Business Impact Lab

Research Assistant - Business Impact Lab

Salary

$18.15 - $21.36 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2606152

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Woodbury School of Business

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

First Review Date

07/23/2026

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

The Business Impact Lab at Utah Valley University advances research, collaboration, and practical insight to support the development of organizational environments where individuals can grow, lead, and succeed. The Research Assistant supports the Lab through communication and outreach, social media and website updates, event coordination, research assistance, preparation of accessible research-based materials, project documentation, administrative support, and special projects aligned with the Lab's mission and goals.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support Business Impact Lab activities, workshops, speaker sessions, and events, including promotion, speaker support, follow-up with internal partners, and post-event documentation.

• Translate research findings into accessible formats, including articles, briefs, reports, presentations, infographics, marketing materials, and other communication content for industry partners, students, faculty, and community audiences.

• Assist in the design, data collection, analysis, writing, and reporting of research studies.

• Manage and update Business Impact Lab social media channels, LinkedIn content, website updates, and promotional materials.

• Conduct literature reviews, synthesize findings, prepare short research summaries, and maintain organized research/project documentation.

• Provide administrative, documentation, tracking, and special project support aligned with the Lab's mission and goals.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Two years of related experience in research support, communications, event support, social media/content management, administrative/project support, or a related area.
• Bachelors Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting academic research, preparing research-based communication materials, coordinating events or workshops, managing social media or website content, or working with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, or community partners.

• Master's degree.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office proficiency. Familiarity with academic library databases, research support tools, social media platforms, website content management, and basic communication or promotional content development.

Skills

• Develop, schedule, and maintain professional content for Business Impact Lab communication and outreach channels.

Prepare and adapt written and visual materials, including research summaries, articles, event recaps, podcast promotions, social media content, and promotional materials.

• Support Business Impact Lab events through coordination, promotion, speaker support, follow-up with internal partners, and post-event documentation.

• Assist with research and writing activities, including data collection, literature reviews, research summaries, written findings, citations, and formatting.

• Maintain accurate records and tracking documents for communications, events, publications, research contributions, and annual reporting.

• Support team members with deadlines, content workflows, approval processes, documentation, and related communication.

• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, time management, professionalism, and clear written and verbal communication.

Abilities

• Develop, schedule, and maintain professional content for Business Impact Lab communication and outreach channels.

• Prepare and adapt written and visual materials, including research summaries, articles, event recaps, podcast promotions, social media content, and promotional materials.

• Support Business Impact Lab events through coordination, promotion, speaker support, follow-up with internal partners, and post-event documentation.

• Assist with research and writing activities, including data collection, literature reviews, research summaries, written findings, citations, and formatting.

• Maintain accurate records and tracking documents for communications, events, publications, research contributions, and annual reporting.

• Support team members with deadlines, content workflows, approval processes, documentation, and related communication.

• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, time management, professionalism, and clear written and verbal communication.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a master's degree?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least two years of related experience in research support, communications, event support, social media/content management, administrative/project support, or a related area?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience supporting research activities such as literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, research summaries, writing, citations, or formatting?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience preparing written, visual, promotional, or communication materials such as articles, briefs, reports, presentations, infographics, social media content, website content, or event materials?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience supporting events, workshops, speaker sessions, presentations, or collaborative projects?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience managing or updating social media channels, LinkedIn content, website content, or promotional materials?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of relevant experience do you have in research support, communications, event support, social media/content management, administrative/project support, or a related area?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu