Temporary Research Assistant

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking two Temporary Research Assistants to support the Center for Children and Families in Miami. The role involves scheduling, recruitment, bilingual screening in Spanish and English, assessments, and data collection for child and adolescent mental health research.

Hours are 20–40 per week; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. This temporary position offers limited benefits and opportunities to engage in NIH-funded research activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with three years of experience or two years of post-secondary education with one year of experience.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule study participants for research treatment sessions and assessments with reminders.
• Assist with participant recruitment through communication with referral sources and recruitment events.
• Conduct standardized telephone screening interviews in Spanish and English.
• Conduct standardized assessments including questionnaires, rating scales, and interviews.
• Organize and verify documents; collect and follow up data from participants.
• Provide clerical and administrative support and assist with supplies and orders.

Education

High school diploma with 3 years experience

2 years post-secondary education with 1 year experience

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Center for Children and Families is currently seeking two 20-40 hour per week Temporary Research Assistant to join their team of professionals. The Center for Children and Families, an interdisciplinary Preeminent center at Florida International University (FIU), has 41 faculty associates, 450+ undergraduates, and 100+ trainees in masters, doctoral, and professional programs who study child and adolescent mental health and are focused on advancing the way we treat child and adolescent mental health disorders. The CCF has a tripartite mission that includes research, education, and service and it operates a renowned, multi-disciplinary clinic where state of the art, evidence-based treatments are offered to children and families that struggle with mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, conduct and behavioral problems, difficulties with academic and social skills, and depression in children and adolescents. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other grant funding to the CCF exceeds $18 million annually.

Duties Include

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Category

Temporary

Temporary Disclosure

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. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Sunday
• Hours may vary.

Advertised Salary

• $15.00-$20.00 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

Disclosures

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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