SSTRIDE OPS: Youth Health Workforce Assistant

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

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.