Temporary Research Assistant

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 The J.M. Perez Metropolitan Center is currently seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to join their team of professionals. Duties Produce infographics and graphic designs for projects and assist with management of social media platforms. Participate in community surveys, interviews, and outreach campaigns. Responsible for primary data collection, extraction, and analysis. Perform quality assurance surveys, and project presentations. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma with three (3) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Desired Qualifications Undergraduate, bachelor's or master's degree. Experience with data analytics and social media/marketing platforms. Must be able to speak and write in English and be fluent in speaking/writing either Spanish or Haitian Creole. This position is at I-75 campus. Job Category Temporary Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers. Work Schedule 8:30 AM to 5:00PM Advertised Salary $18.00-$20.00 per hour. Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Research Expanded Background Check Notice of Non-Discrimination FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiantative 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida International University