Student Associate

Job Details

Job Title: Student Associate
Posting Start Date: 4/28/26
Work Arrangement: Remote

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Primary Duties

The Student Associate position provides part-time employment opportunities within University of Cincinnati departments. This role offers students the chance to gain valuable work experience while supporting the operations and services of the university.

• Assist with data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to drafting manuscripts and grant proposals.
• If needed, present the study to nurses at medical centers in the Cincinnati area to support participant recruitment.

Most responsibilities can be completed remotely but should be available to work on campus as needed.

Appointment dates: As soon as possible until August 23, 2026

Working hours: up to 15 hours/week

Hourly rate: $20/hour

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• “Enrollment” shall include: The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled. The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.

Requirement: enrolled in the PhD program at UC college of Nursing. Preference is given to PhD candidates, students with background in occupational health, and those who have experience in grant writing (completion of the NPHD9036 Art of Grantwriting course meets this criteria)