Student Admin/Support Services

Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Apply for JobJob ID362282
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyStu Administrative/Support
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code2222
Employee ClassStudent Insurance Eligible
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About the Job


The research assistant will assist with the event meetings, focus groups, and in-depth interviews, and will be responsible for the qualitative data acquisition and analysis, perform the assessments during the intervention study, and manage the data acquisition of the assessments and Fitbit smartwatch. The candidate will be blinded to the group allocation of the intervention study. The candidate will assist with data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, attend weekly lab meetings, and update the team on issues related to data collection and analysis of the proposed study. This is not a PhD position.
Qualifications


All required qualifications must be on the application materials
Required qualifications:

• Registered at the University of Minnesota as a Graduate Student
• Be detailed-oriented
• Have integrity
• Good communication skills
• Familiarity with working with adults with disabilities and medical/rehabilitation jargon (e.g., student in physical therapy)
• Familiarity with Excel
• Willingness to learn RedCap, Qualtrics, and other related programs for this study
  Preferred qualifications:
  • Fluent bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis
    About the Department
    
    
    The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, clinical informatics, behavioral medicine, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at The Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota began as a certificate program in 1941. It expanded to a baccalaureate program in 1946, a Master of Science program in 1997 and a professional doctoral degree program in 2002. All students entering the program and completing all requirements graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The Division of Physical Therapy creates and integrates innovative research discoveries, education, and practice to develop scholarly, collaborative physical therapists and rehabilitation scientists who advance health care and disease prevention for diverse communities in Minnesota and beyond. More information can be found at .
    How To Apply
    
    
    Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
    Diversity
    
    
    The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
    Employment Requirements
    
    
    Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
    About the U of M
    
    
    The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
    

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