Research Assistant - FWS Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533801&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533801 Work type: Student Ast Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Dentistry Department: 34060700 - DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY Classification Title: Research Assistant - FWS Job Description: -Responsibilities: + Professionally manage incoming and outgoing phone calls related to research activities, including participant recruitment and follow-up. + Conduct phone interviews with research participants, ensuring clear communication of questions and study protocols. + Assist in pain research sessions, supporting the research team with data collection, participant coordination, and monitoring during these sessions. + Interact courteously and professionally with in-person participants, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment during research sessions. + Accurately document and record information gathered during phone conversations and research sessions for data analysis. + Coordinate and schedule phone meetings, interviews, and follow-ups with participants, coordinators and investigators. + Ensure a positive and respectful tone in all phone and in-person communications, maintaining professionalism at all times. + Communicate effectively with diverse groups, adapting tone and style to suit the audience (e.g., research participants, coordinators, administrators and Principal Investigators). + Assist with tracking and managing participant follow-up calls, ensuring completion of tasks within project deadlines. Expected Salary: $13.00 - $15.00/hr, commensurate with education/experience Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma Preferred Qualifications: -Qualifications: + Able to work in a continued 6 hours block, twice a week. From 7:30 AM to 1:30PM or 12:30PM to 6:30PM + Excellent phone etiquette with a professional and courteous demeanor. + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. + Ability to handle inquiries and provide information clearly and efficiently. + Experience in maintaining a positive and respectful tone, even under pressure. + Comfortable conducting phone screening, recruiting and follow-ups with potential participants. Attention to detail when recording and relaying information from phone conversations. + Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences (e.g., research participants, coordinators, administrators and Principal Investigators). + Proficiency in managing multiple phone tasks, including scheduling and follow-ups. + Resume, copy of school schedule and proof of Federal Work Study award must be attached for application to be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position. Health Assessment Required:Yes Advertised: 06 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 22 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time