STAS

Must be a current University of Florida student with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Position Summary:

The Research Assistant will support the Administrative Research team with a range of administrative, fiscal, research, and community engagement tasks that support community-based participatory research aimed at reducing cancer and other disease disparities and promoting mental and physical health in low-income and/or underserved communities. 

This position is ideal for a smart, conscientious, dependable, organized, and proactive student who can work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will support the smooth operation of research administration, event coordination, and fiscal processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and prepare administrative and research-related documents
• Create and format presentations, flyers, and other visual materials
• Take accurate and succinct meeting minutes
• Manage task scheduling and assist in project coordination in the absence of the Research Coordinator
• Support participant consenting processes and maintain organized digital and paper records
• Contact and coordinate with research participants and community collaborators
• Organize and assist with community events, focus groups, and support group sessions
• Maintain office supply inventory 
• Coordinate reimbursement processes and submit payment requests for research-related expenses
• Track participant payments and respond to inquiries regarding compensation
• Assist in onboarding and training interns or new student staff

$14 per hour

Must be a current University of Florida student with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Willingness to learn UF administrative and fiscal systems
• Attention to detail in administrative and fiscal tasks
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and community partners
• Commitment to advancing health equity and supporting underserved communities
• Interest in public health or community-based research
• Experience with graphic design or visual communication is a plus
• Has some knowledge of AI 

This is a part-time student position with ability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.