Research Assistant - Assessor (Temporary, Part-Time) (umiami)

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The Research Assistant/Assessor is a key team member, in the Miami-Dade area, of the AMP-IT-UP reading program team focused on remediating reading problems for middle school students with and at-risk for reading disabilities. This part-time, hourly position is from mid-April through September 30, 2025. Pay is $18.00 an hour. Number of hours are intermittent and change daily/weekly depending on the necessary amount of work to complete.  

Principal Duties: 

• Must be available to work during public school hours (8:00am-4:00pm). We work with schools during school hours. 

• Participate in training to learn how to implement standardized assessments to an interrater compliance of 95%. 

• Implement standardized assessments to middle school students with and at-risk for reading disabilities. 

• Assist with coordinating all assessment schedules.  

• Represents the program professionally at meetings and community events 

• Ensure all aspects of data collection of the protocol are being implemented rigorously. 

• Scoring assessments and filling in scannables with test scores. 

• Organize timely and accurate data reporting in program data systems such as excel. 

• Travels to schools to conduct assessments. 

• Work flexible schedule which includes mornings and afternoons. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others. 

• Understanding of how to work with middle school students. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements): 

• High school degree 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.  

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements): 

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Experience with standardized assessment implementation.   Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. 

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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