Temporary Research Program Coordinator

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking a Temporary Research Program Coordinator to support the CPHSW School of Social Work team. The role includes training staff in home visits and cognitive testing, screening participants, obtaining informed consent, and capturing data at participants' homes.

Responsibilities also cover data management, recruitment events, preparing manuscripts, and supervising 3–4 student researchers. Travel across Miami-Dade and Broward counties is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience in research settings and handling study materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train team members in home visit and cognitive testing procedures.
• Screen participants, schedule and manage drop-off/pick-up of study materials at participants' homes.
• Complete informed consent with participants.
• Capture data from participants in their homes and assist with related research tasks.
• Handle biospecimens and assist with data storage and cleaning.
• Coordinate recruitment events and schedule participant interviews.
• Prepare, format and proof presentations, manuscripts and literature reviews.
• Participate in project meetings and supervise 3–4 student research assistants.
• Travel throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

Data collection

Participant interviewing

Data entry

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related experience

Job description

Job Summary

The CPHSW School of Social Work is currently seeking a Temporary Research Program Coordinator to join their team of professionals.

Duties

• Training of team members in home visit and cognitive testing procedures
• Primary duties include screening participants, scheduling and completing drop-off and pick-up of study materials at participants' homes
• Complete informed consent with participants
• Capture data from participants in their homes; assist with research tasks such as preparation, formatting, translating, and proofing of study materials including recruitment flyers, questionnaires, and other items
• Handling of biospecimens
• Assists with data storage, management, and cleaning as needed
• Coordinate recruitment events and schedule participant interviews as needed
• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and proofing of presentations, manuscripts, and literature reviews
• Participate in all project-related meetings
• Supervise 3–4 student research assistants
• Requires a vehicle and willingness to travel throughout Miami‑Dade and Broward counties (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Performs other related duties as required 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

Bachelor’s degree; or four (4) years of office or related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization in a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or military 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.

Work Schedule

• Monday‑Friday
• Hours may vary

Advertised Salary

• $24.00 per hour

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. 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

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305‑348‑2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.