Florida International University · 10 hours ago
Temporary Research Assistant
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15/hr - $20/hr
3+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university, and they are seeking Temporary Research Assistants for the Center for Children and Families. The role involves scheduling study participants, assisting with recruitment, conducting assessments, and providing clerical support.
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Responsibilities
Schedule study participants for research treatment sessions and assessments with reminders
Provide assistance with participant recruitment which includes but is not limited to the following activities: effectively communicating with potential referral sources to coordinate recruitment events; conducting recruitment events at schools and other referral sites; following up with contacts at referral sites to facilitate direct referrals
Conduct standardized telephone screening interviews with potential study participants in Spanish and English Conduct standardized assessments for study participants which includes but is not limited to questionnaires, rating scales, and interviews
Organize documents and collect data from participants during assessment visits
Verify all completed forms
Follow up with participants to gather missing data
Provide clerical and administrative support
Inform project coordinator of supplies and materials needed in advance and assists with placing orders
Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Qualification
Required
High school diploma with three (3) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Benefits
As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits.
As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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