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
Manages participant recruitment and study assessment visits under the supervision of the PIs. Oversees the research assistants as they assemble and administer research protocols. Performs administrative tasks, supervise training of research assistants, setting up and participate in conducting child assessments (including Mullen, WWPSI, Mullen, ITSEA, MB-CDI), utilizing Tobii Eye Tracker for data collection, and oversee data management and coordinating data collection.
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Coordinates all aspects of the research project pertaining to recruitment, compliance with project timeline and progress, compliance with NIH and FIU regulations, and outreach activities.
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Supervises project staff and monitor project staff performance. Assist with administering assessments and oversight of data collection activities.
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Compiles, processes, and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
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Provides support in the day to day activities of the project
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Ensures that staff is aware of grant protocols and is in accordance with grant timeline.
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Assists the Principal Investigator in short and long-range resource planning for the project.
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Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are related to the position.
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Recruits participants (social media outreach and attending community events). Manages participant information across visits, updates datasets from all assessments, presents and distributes results of the research to parents. Interfaces with families in the community in English and Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.
Desired Qualifications
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Previous experience interacting with infants, children, and their parents.
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Bilingual Spanish
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Knowledge of statistics, research methods,LENA Pro software, SPSS, RedCap.
Job Category
Advertised Salary
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:30 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Fingerprinting Check
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Expanded Background Check
Other Information
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Ability to work evenings and weekends.
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Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
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Travel to FIU Campus
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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.
Disclosures
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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 [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
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