SSTRIDE OPS Program Assistant - Rural Health Transformation Program (Immokalee), College of Med...

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida State University’s College of Medicine invites applications for the SSTRIDE OPS Program Assistant – Rural Health Transformation Program in Immokalee. The part-time role supports middle and high school students with workforce development activities and health-related projects.

Based in Immokalee, the position requires travel between program sites and holds an OPS/temporary designation. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus a willingness to engage with youth, are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or an Associate's degree or some college.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation; regular travel between program locations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred (Spanish or Haitian Creole).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator with Tier 1 workforce programming for students in grades 8-12.
• Coordinate Tier 2 workforce development activities, including selection, scheduling, documentation, follow-up, and support of program expectations.
• Establish professional relationships with students to support engagement and participation.
• Coordinate student schedules, trainings, certifications (CPR/First Aid/AED, HIPAA, Mental Health First Aid, Stop the Bleed) and related requirements.
• Support community health capstone projects, including research, preparation, presentations, and related requirements.
• Coordinate mentoring activities with healthcare professionals and pre-health/pre-med mentors.
• Coordinate clinical apprenticeship schedules, documentation, transportation, attendance, communication, and student support.
• Address student concerns, collect evaluations and feedback, document certifications, apprenticeship hours, and outcomes.
• Serve as an instructor/facilitator when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or some college

Currently enrolled student / recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

SSTRIDE OPS Program Assistant - Rural Health Transformation Program (Immokalee), College of Medicine

Location

Immokalee, FL

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job ID

63493

Department

Rural Health Transformation Program - College of Medicine

Overview

Florida State University’s College of Medicine has been awarded more than $19 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen healthcare access and outcomes in rural Florida. The funding will support six new projects focused on critical needs including behavioral health, preventive care, food insecurity, telehealth, at‑home care and healthcare workforce development. Through partnerships with communities and healthcare organizations across Northwest and Southwest Florida, FSU is working to bring innovative, practical solutions directly to rural communities and help close longstanding gaps in care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator with Tier 1 workforce programming for students in grades 8 - 12, including instruction of the SSTRIDE Workforce Development curriculum at Immokalee Middle School and High School.
• Coordinate Tier 2 workforce development activities, including student selection, communication, scheduling, documentation, follow‑up, and support of program expectations.
• Establish professional relationships with students and support engagement and participation.
• Coordinate student schedules, training, certifications, and records, including CPR/First Aid/AED, HIPAA, Mental Health First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and other workforce preparation activities.
• Support community health capstone projects, including research, preparation, presentations, and related requirements.
• Coordinate mentoring activities with healthcare professionals and pre-health/pre‑med mentors.
• Coordinate clinical apprenticeship schedules, documentation, transportation, attendance, communication, and student support.
• Address student concerns, collect evaluations and feedback, document certifications, apprenticeship hours, and outcomes.
• Serve as an instructor/facilitator when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent, or an Associate's degree/some college.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation. The position requires regular travel between program locations and occasional travel to community or clinical partner sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current college student, recent college graduate, graduate student, or individual taking a gap year prior to professional or graduate education.
• Experience in a youth development, education, mentoring, or workforce development program with middle or high school students.
• Experience as a paraprofessional, instructional aide, teaching assistant, tutor, mentor, or similar school‑based role.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly Spanish or Haitian Creole.
• Experience working with middle school, high school, college, or young adult populations; or experience in a healthcare, education, youth development, workforce development, or related setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, educators, healthcare professionals, and program partners. Excellent written, problem‑solving, and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from program leadership; manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines; maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries; and work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with applicable computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint), and basic computer functions.

Helpful

Position At A Glance: This is a hands‑on, student‑facing position for someone who enjoys working with teens or has a passion for healthcare. The SSTRIDE Program Assistant for Workforce Development will spend most of their time in Immokalee Middle School and High School working directly with students and supporting the implementation of SSTRIDE's Workforce Development Pathway. The position will be assisting with programming for approximately 100 students, while taking a small group of 5 - 15 of those students to implement an intensive small group workforce development research capstone and apprenticeship experience. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, proactive, comfortable working with adolescents, interested in healthcare, and able to build relationships while managing the details that keep a complex student program running smoothly. The position will be based across the FSU College of Medicine Immokalee Campus, Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School, providing an important day‑to‑day presence within the SSTRIDE program and the Immokalee school community.

Contact Info

Jodi Truel

SSTRIDE Program Director, Southern Region

239-658-31212

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

$20 - $32 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check. This position will be supporting Workforce Development initiative Pathway 2 in the Southwest region, which is defined as Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, and Sarasota on the Rural Health Transformation Program Map.

This is a part-time, 12 month position. Not to exceed 20 hours/week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.