Student Research Assistant, Partners in Prevention
Job Description
The Research Intern will provide crucial evaluation and research reporting services to Missouri Partners in Prevention campuses and the general community. Primary roles will include data analysis using SPSS, report writing, virtual presentations, communication with campus partners, and evaluation services for various statewide programs.
Missouri Partners in Prevention’s mission is to:
- Create healthy and safe college campuses.
- Reduce high-risk behaviors among Missouri college students.
- Assist campuses statewide in implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Create a communication network of health and well-being professionals across campuses.
- Provide training and technical assistance to campus professionals and students.
Essential Functions
As the Research Intern, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:
- Creating evaluation reports on the Missouri Assessment of Collegiate Health Behaviors Survey (MACHB).
- Assisting with the implementation of the MACHB in Qualtrics, including creating survey questions and setting up emails.
- Providing data analysis upon request and compiling the results into readable formats.
- Creating and providing data presentations as requested.
- Attending weekly staff meetings and check-ins with the rest of the PIP team to provide progress on tasks and solicit feedback/assistance.
Shift
15 – 20 hours per week, minimum.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with SPSS or similar data analysis software, including SAS and/or R Studio.
- Proficient keyboarding skills are necessary.
- Strong organization, customer service and communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience using Qualtrics is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience using SPSS is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience with health literacy and developing health communication materials for a lay audience is preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $14.00 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis
Student Intern, Partners in Prevention
Job Description
The Prevention Intern will provide crucial services to Missouri Partners in Prevention campuses and the general community. Primary roles will include the creation of health education materials, packing and shipping orders for statewide program promotion, and communication with campus partners.
Missouri Partners in Prevention’s mission is to:
- Create healthy and safe college campuses.
- Reduce high-risk behaviors among Missouri college students.
- Assist campuses statewide in implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Create a communication network of health and well-being professionals across campuses.
- Provide resources, training, and technical assistance to campus professionals and students.
Essential Functions
As the Prevention Intern, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:
- Creating or updating health education materials including brochures, handouts, and ‘Programs to Go’ slide decks and facilitator guides.
- Packing and shipping promotional items to campuses, establishments, and other entities to support statewide program implementation.
- Working with MACHB (Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors) survey data to create research brief and ‘at a glance’ publications.
- Attending weekly staff meetings and check-ins with the rest of the PIP team to provide progress on tasks and solicit feedback/assistance.
Shift
15 – 20 hours per week, minimum.
Minimum Qualifications
- To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Proficient keyboarding skills are necessary.
- Strong organization, customer service, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift over 25 lbs. and comfort with moving, bending, lifting, etc.
- Prior experience with health literacy and developing health communication materials for a lay audience is preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$14.00 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis