About the Role
<h2><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Current Employees:</u></b></span></h2><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld">here</a> <span>to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this </span><a target="_blank" href="https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf"><span>tip sheet</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is seeking a motivated and culturally competent Research Assistant to support an NIH-funded study focused on preventing drug use and promoting mental health among Hispanic lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth and their families. This project tests a parenting program designed to strengthen family functioning, reduce risk behaviors, and enhance protective factors in Hispanic families in Miami-Dade County.</p><p></p><p>The Research Assistant will play a key role in participant recruitment and engagement, working directly with families and community partners to ensure successful study implementation.</p><div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Recruitment & Outreach</b>: Lead recruitment efforts by engaging Hispanic LGB youth and their families in Miami-Dade through community organizations, clinics, schools, and social networks.</p></li><li><p><b>Screening & Enrollment</b>: Conduct eligibility screenings, obtain informed consent, and enroll participants in the study.</p></li><li><p><b>Participant Support</b>: Maintain regular communication with families, provide reminders about study sessions, and support retention throughout the program.</p></li><li><p><b>Research Activities</b>: Assist with data collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups), ensure accuracy and confidentiality, and maintain detailed records. Conduct fidelity assessments.</p></li><li><p><b>Community Engagement</b>: Build and sustain partnerships with local organizations and community stakeholders to enhance outreach and participant trust.</p></li><li><p><b>Team Collaboration</b>: Work closely with the Principal Investigator, Project Director, and research staff; attend team meetings and contribute to reports.</p></li></ul><div></div><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Education</b>: Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, social work, nursing, or related field preferred; associate’s degree or relevant experience considered.</p></li><li><p><b>Experience</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Experience working with Hispanic LGB youth and families in Miami-Dade strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Prior involvement in community-based programs, outreach, or research a plus.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><b>Skills</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse families and communities.</p></li><li><p>Organizational skills for recruitment tracking and data documentation.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><b>Personal Qualities</b>: Commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and community engagement.</p></li></ul><div></div><p><b>Position Details</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Location</b>: Miami-Dade County (community-based with some on-campus responsibilities).</p></li><li><p><b>Employment Type</b>: Full-time; grant-funded position.</p></li><li><p><b>Schedule</b>: Evening and weekend availability required to meet family schedules.</p></li><li><p><b>Compensation</b>: Commensurate with experience; includes benefits.</p></li><li><p><b>Must be willing to use transportation to visit community site</b>s.</p></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><br /><br /><span>The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0">Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. </span>Click <a href="https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html" target="_blank">here</a> for additional information.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Status:</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Type:</b></p>Staff<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Grade:</b></p>A1