About the role#
Upstate Medical University is hiring a Federal Work Study Research Assistant to join the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. This part-time role supports faculty with course design, administration, and educational scholarship. You will assist with classroom management and help the course director with various projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with classroom duties before, during, and after sessions.
- Prepare and present class material.
- Help with course materials and student assessments.
- Facilitate guest lectures and evaluate course content.
- Support strategic planning for educational scholarship.
- Assist the course director with special projects and events.
- Complete other weekly tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Upstate Medical University.
- Official approval for financial aid through the Upstate Student Financial Aid office.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Syracuse, New York.
- Work occurs on-site, Monday through Friday.
- The pay rate is $17 per hour.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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