Student Research Assistant - School of Health Professions - Dietetics & Nutrition

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

7d • $7 - $25

About The Position

The Student Research Assistant will support Dr. Gibson’s evaluation of the nutrition incentive program, Double Up Food Bucks, which focuses on increasing access to fruits and vegetables for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries. This role involves a combination of fieldwork, data collection, and program support. Must have reliable transportation. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Education: A current student enrolled at a college or university.
• This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Education: Degree in public health or nutrition.
• Bilingual skills desirable.
• Work Experience: Experience with qualitative methods.
• Languages: Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and administer intercept surveys among grocery store and farmer market customers who are SNAP beneficiaries.
• Scan sites for adequate signage, available fruits/vegetables for purchase and take pictures.
• Organize data and pictures collected and sharing it with data coordinating center.
• Serve as a resource and share up-to-date information about the nutrition incentive program to potential customers and others who are interested in the program.
• Assist with qualitative interviews with select participants.
• Assist with updating reports to USDA.
• Support ongoing work of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees