Research Assistant –Promoting Health and Reducing Risk among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and their Families & Scaling a Parenting Intervention for Latinx Youth Mental Health in Primary Care

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

10h

About The Position

Research Assistant –Promoting Health and Reducing Risk among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and their Families & Scaling a Parenting Intervention for Latinx Youth Mental Health in Primary Care Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Assistant 1 contributes to research investigators by providing research and experimentation support while following established protocols. The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office facilities. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus and makes minor repairs. 2. Prepares correspondence and answers phones. 3. Formulates and maintains bibliographies and completes applications and forms. 4. Orders laboratory supplies and maintains culture media reagents. 5. Reviews and edits various materials for publication and prepares publication schedules. 6. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and study notebooks. 7. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Outreach Lead recruitment efforts by engaging Hispanic LGB youth and families in Miami-Dade through community organizations, clinics, schools and social networks. Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including in pediatric primary care settings, to support recruitment goals. Screening & Enrollment Conduct eligibility screenings with potential participants. Obtain informed consent and assent in accordance with study protocols. Enroll eligible families into the study. Participant Support & Retention Maintain ongoing communication with participating families. Provide reminders for intervention sessions and follow-up assessments. Support participant engagement and retention throughout the study period. Research Activities Assist with data collection activities, including surveys and interviews. Conduct fidelity assessments as required by the study protocol. Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and proper documentation of all research data and records. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research, community outreach, or health-related experience Required Skills & Competencies Bilingual in English and Spanish (required) Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Strong interpersonal and communication skills Commitment to the University of Miami’s core values Position Details Location: Miami-Dade County Employment Type: Part-time; grant-funded position Schedule: Afternoon and weekend availability required to accommodate family schedules Transportation: Must be willing and able to travel to multiple clinic sites and community locations. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research, community outreach, or health-related experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to the University of Miami’s core values
Must be willing and able to travel to multiple clinic sites and community locations.

Responsibilities

Lead recruitment efforts by engaging Hispanic LGB youth and families in Miami-Dade through community organizations, clinics, schools and social networks.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including in pediatric primary care settings, to support recruitment goals.
Conduct eligibility screenings with potential participants.
Obtain informed consent and assent in accordance with study protocols.
Enroll eligible families into the study.
Maintain ongoing communication with participating families.
Provide reminders for intervention sessions and follow-up assessments.
Support participant engagement and retention throughout the study period.
Assist with data collection activities, including surveys and interviews.
Conduct fidelity assessments as required by the study protocol.
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and proper documentation of all research data and records.
Other duties as assigned.