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

FY2706779

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Woodbury School of Business

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, the Business Impact Lab provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and initiatives that help organizations create environments where people can thrive and perform at their best. As a Research Assistant, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in research, communications, event planning, and project coordination while working alongside professionals dedicated to advancing practical, evidence-based solutions to real-world organizational challenges. This role offers the chance to develop transferable skills in data collection, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and administrative operations.

Working in the Lab allows you to make a tangible impact while building a strong foundation for future careers in business, research, communications, public service, or graduate study. Utah Valley University fosters a collaborative and student-focused culture where innovation, learning, and professional growth are encouraged, providing an environment where your contributions are valued and your skills can continue to expand.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 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.

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 meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined? Bachelors Degree, and two years of related experience in research support, communications, event support, social media/content management, administrative/project support, or a related area.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

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Do you have experience supporting academic, applied, or industry-focused research projects?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you assisted with research design, data collection, data analysis, report writing, or presentation of research findings?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience translating research findings into articles, reports, briefs, presentations, infographics, marketing materials, or similar communications for varied audiences?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you coordinated events, workshops, speaker series, training sessions, or similar programs, including logistics, promotion, and participant communication?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience managing social media accounts, creating digital content, or maintaining website content for an organization, department, or program?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you conducted literature reviews, synthesized research findings, and maintained organized research or project documentation?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you worked collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, community organizations, or other external stakeholders to support research, educational, or outreach initiatives?

• Yes
• No

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