Sr. Research Assistant

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Sr. Research Assistant supports the Mellon-funded Black Miami Studies Initiative. With a key stated deliverable of the grant to develop a digital humanities platform to serve as a learning tool, the Sr. Research Assistant will be instrumental to the design and implementation of this and other related tasks. The core role facilitates research, assists with conceptualizing, curating and uploading data on a digital humanities platform, preparing reports for foundations and other stakeholders. Research Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature. Identifies emerging issues to inform program resources and initiatives. Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations. Assists in preparation of papers, reports, manuscripts and other deliverables. Event Planning and Execution Supports planning of convenings/symposia. Organizes, attends and participates in project meetings. Prepares necessary presentation materials for project meetings. Records minutes and takes detailed notes during meetings. Assists with budget preparation and assists with tracking all project related expenditures. Monitors project progress and address any issues that arise. Assists with the identification of completion shortfalls. Acts as the point of contact and communicates the project status to relevant stakeholders. Communicates timeline changes and new information to project team. Reports for Foundation Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports. Ensures all needed documentation is current and properly filed and stored. Ensures adherence to standards and requirements by reviewing project objectives against deliverables. Adheres to University and unit-level policy and procedures and safeguards University assets. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job