Federal Work Study - Research & Assessment Program Graduate Student Assistant

The Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) seeks a Graduate Student to assist with the activities of the CWC’s Research & Assessment Program. The Research & Assessment Program works to support UF students by facilitating and maintaining research projects that pertain to therapy process and outcome research, counseling center metrics, mental health stigma, help-seeking behaviors, and client satisfaction. The Research & Assessment Graduate Student Assistant is responsible for assisting various research activities including data collection, data analysis, running focus groups, and planning research-related meetings. Per International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) Accreditation Standards (IV.F.2.), the Graduate Student Assistant will not have access to clinical documentation/protected health information.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist UF CWC and the UF CWC Research & Assessment (R&A) Program with duties including, but not limited to:
  • Assisting with scheduling and coordinating R&A Program services.
  • Assisting with planning, development, and facilitation of R&A Program presentations, workshops, and seminars (both in-person and online) for UF students, faculty, and staff.
  • Assisting with planning, development, and facilitation of research studies and scholarly articles.
  • Assisting with data collection and communications related to R&A.
  • Attending weekly meeting(s) with CWC R&A team.
  • Other similar duties as directed by supervisor.

$14/hour

• Able to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
• Able to work in hybrid work environment (in-office/remote duties); requires access to personal computer and internet.
• Anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026 or later.

• Graduate student in psychology, counselor education, another mental health-related field, statistics, or data science.
• Prior experience in health field and related sensitively for health information privacy and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with regulations surrounding research participant recruitment, including human-subject protection and Institutional Review Boards.
• Proficiency with survey tools such as Qualtrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data analysis software (Excel, SPSS, R).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
• Reliable, good follow-through.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AND ATTACH:

• Resume with anticipated graduation date and Cover Letter expressing interest in this position.