Temporary Research Assistant

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 Mac Arthur 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.

The Center for Children and Families is currently seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to join their team of professionals. Provides administrative, clerical, and research support to investigators by assisting with data collection, participant screening, survey and protocol setup, and database entry. Compiles, verifies, abstracts, and codes research data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established quality standards. Conducts literature searches, maintains research files and indices, and supports the preparation and distribution of research reports and related materials.

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist investigators in gathering and compiling research data.
• Prepares screening assessments for participants in the research project.
• Assists with setting up surveys and other research protocol instruments.
• Compiles and verifies the accuracy of research information to determine acceptability based on quality criteria defined by control procedures; abstracts, classifies, and codes data; enters data into a database.
• Searches library reference materials for necessary research information.
• Prepares and maintains files of research materials and compiles and edits indices.
• Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings.

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.

Temporary

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.

• Monday-Friday

• $19.00 per hour.

• Criminal Background Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

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.

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…