Federal Work Study - Project Assistant

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University is seeking a student to assist in planning population health initiatives, coordinating meetings, and supporting community outreach efforts. You will help with literature reviews, data management in Excel/REDCap, and the preparation of reports and educational materials.

The role involves collaborating with community partners and contributing to cancer prevention campaigns while gaining hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate public health student enrolled at Upstate.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating population health initiatives, meetings, and special projects.
• Support community outreach, health fairs, and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with literature reviews, evidence summaries, and white papers.
• Enter, clean, and manage data using Excel, REDCap, or other databases.
• Prepare presentations, reports, educational materials, and meeting agendas.
• Communicate with community organizations and project partners.
• Schedule meetings, prepare minutes, and track timelines.
• Develop social media, website, and public education materials on cancer prevention and population health.
• Assist with grant-related activities and progress tracking.
• Perform other duties to support the Population Health Program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate background in public health

Graduate student in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Excel

REDCap

Job description

Job Summary

• Assist with planning and coordinating population health initiatives, meetings, and special projects.
• Support community outreach and engagement activities, including health fairs, educational events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with literature reviews, evidence summaries, and white papers.
• Help collect, organize, and maintain research and program evaluation data.
• Enter, clean, and manage data using Microsoft Excel, REDCap, or other databases.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, educational materials, and meeting agendas.
• Support communication with community organizations, healthcare providers, and project partners.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and tracking project timelines.
• Help develop social media, website, and public education materials related to cancer prevention and population health.
• Assist with grant-related activities, including document preparation and progress tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Population Health Program.

Depending On Ongoing Projects, Students May Assist With:

• Cancer prevention and early detection initiatives
• Community outreach and engagement
• Cancer screening programs
• Rural and underserved population health initiatives
• Health communication campaigns
• Health disparities and health equity projects
• Quality improvement and implementation science
• Community-based participatory research (CBPR)

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate background in public health and/or Graduate student in Public Health

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Must be a current student enrolled at Upstate Medical University and approved for financial aid through the Student Financial Aid office at Upstate.

Work Days

Hybrid. Negotiable based on class schedule

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$17/hour

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