Graduate Student Research Assistant

Job location: John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-02-12
Req: REQ09787
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Position Summary:

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Graduate Student Research Assistant, Jupiter, FL.

The FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities or CARD, is one of seven autism support centers in Florida funded by the Florida Department of Education. The center provides supports to families, schools, and the community for the purpose of helping person with autism optimize their potential. With offices in Boca Raton, Jupiter and Port St Lucie, FAU CARD now serves over 5,000 families and persons with autism. We offer general as well as technical training on autism with special attention to the nature of the disability, and issues of safety, inclusion, preventing problem behaviors, and instruction. CARD services are provided at no charge.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with research on disproportionality in special education services working with Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism & Related Disorders staff.
• Research support by assisting in facilitating online focus groups, surveys, and other data collection methods to better understanding the disproportionality of Black children in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Assist in coordinating, analyzing and summarizing research data gathered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization required.

Must be a current Degree-seeking FAU Doctoral student.

Bi-Lingual Creole Speaking Preferred.

Salary:

431.58 weekly

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Card is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We will work around a student’s schedule.

Application Deadline:

2021-02-28-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.