Research Assistant - Business Impact Lab

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

Bachelor's 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.