Florida International University · 4 hours ago
Temporary Childcare/Program Assistant
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$15/hr - $15/hr
5+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. They are seeking a Temporary Childcare/Research Assistant to perform clerical and research duties while also providing childcare support during workshops.
EducationHigher EducationPublic RelationsUniversities
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist investigators in gathering and compiling research data
Prepares screening assessments for participants in the research project
Assists with setting up surveys and other research protocol instruments
Compiles and verifies the accuracy of research information to determine acceptability based on quality criteria defined by control procedures; abstract, classify, and code data
Enters data into a database
Searches library reference materials for necessary research information
Prepares and maintains files of research materials. Compiles and edits indices
Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings
Preparing childcare and supervising/playing with children at all times during the workshops
Setting up and cleaning up the childcare materials and toys
Driving to the different sites where the workshops are located
Assisting the parent facilitators with set up and clean up during the workshop
Assisting with promotion of Parent Club sessions
Assists with data collection and entry
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
Preferred
High school diploma with four (4) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience
Preference placed on individuals with some experience working with children and families
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
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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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