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Florida International University

Research Assistant - Center for Children and Families (Buffalo, NY)

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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Research Assistant
  • Center for Children and Families (Buffalo, NY) Florida International University
  • 4.3 Miami, FL Job Details $33,000
  • $37,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Research manuscripts Educational events Student recruitment Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring Mid-level Phone call screening High school diploma or GED Schedule management Experience working with children Classroom observations Data entry Data verification Telephone interviewing Working with families Productivity software Data collection 1 year Research participation Experience working with families with children Outreach events (outreach initiatives) Achievement tests Phone interviews Scientific reports Full 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 (CCF) is looking for a Research Assistant to join their team in Buffalo, New York. Provides support to federally-funded research projects investigating effective interventions for children and adolescents. Performs data collection, data entry, and assists in participant recruitment. Schedules study participants for research assessments and follows up with reminders. Provides assistance with participant recruitment which includes but is not limited to the following activities: effectively communicating with contacts at schools and other 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. Conducts standardized telephone screening interviews with potential study participants Completes behavioral observations of participating students in classrooms and of videos of parent-child interactions. Organizes documents and collects data from participants during assessment visits. Coordinates with participants and teachers to obtain teacher ratings. Verifies all completed forms and scores completed forms accurately. Follows up with participants to gather missing data. Completes study-related tracking files and data entry using web-based input protocols. Assists project coordinator and investigators with preparation of study reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Performs 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. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience conducting standardized testing, working with children and their parents. Job Category Staff Advertised Salary $33,000
  • $37,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements Expanded Background Check Fingerprinting Check Other Information Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel locally and nationally. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract). How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How to Claim Vet Preference Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions.
The conditions are as follows:
Veterans with a VA service-connected disability Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service. Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification. If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500. For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/. 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 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 . 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 . 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.

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