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

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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.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary