Student Research Assistant - School of Health Professions - Dietetics & Nutrition - JR009739

Student Research Assistant - School of Health Professions - Dietetics & Nutrition

Department:
SHP Dietetics & Nutrition (DN)
Dietetics and Nutrition - Temps

Position Title:
Student Research Assistant - School of Health Professions - Dietetics & Nutrition

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff, Students & GRA/GTA/GA

Job Description Summary

The Student Research Assistant will support Dr. Gibson's evaluation of the nutrition incentive program, Double Up Food Bucks, which focuses on increasing access to fruits and vegetables for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries. This role involves a combination of fieldwork, data collection, and program support. Must have reliable transportation.

Job Duties

• Schedule and administer intercept surveys among grocery store and farmer market customers who are SNAP beneficiaries.
• Scan sites for adequate signage, available fruits/vegetables for purchase and take pictures.
• Organize data and pictures collected and sharing it with data coordinating center.
• Serve as a resource and share up-to-date information about the nutrition incentive program to potential customers and others who are interested in the program.
• Assist with qualitative interviews with select participants.
• Assist with updating reports to USDA.
• Support ongoing work of the program.

Required Qualifications

Education: A current student enrolled at a college or university.

This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Degree in public health or nutrition.

Bilingual skills desirable.

Work Experience: Experience with qualitative methods.

Languages: Bilingual Spanish/English.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Part time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$7.25 - $25.00
Minimum $7.25
Midpoint $16.12
Maximum $25.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Student-Research-Assistant---School-of-Health-Professions---Dietetics---Nutrition_JR009739 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009739.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.