Student Research Worker

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $22.50 -$22.50

Position Summary

The School of Nursing is looking to hire four (4) Student Research Workers to work on a study to develop and test the initial impact of a sleep intervention with children ages 7 - 11. Most of the duties will occur after school hours (i.e., 3 - 6 PM), with some office work during this time as well.

Responsibilities

Specific tasks for this position entail:

- Photocopying study materials;

- Teaching children and their caregivers about sleep; and

- Entering data.

This position may last up to 12 months, hours will vary depending on the individual's availability.
This is a temporary position with a flexible work schedule.
This is a grant funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the grant.

Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma required
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to present information to groups of children (i.e., make classroom presentations)

- Ability to work afternoons and evenings a few days a week

- Ability to work some nights/weekends to follow up with families

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in nursing, psychology, public health, or related field
- Experience working with children preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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