Classroom Assistant

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 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 is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The department of Office of Diversity Inclusion & Multicultural affairs has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary, Part Time Classroom Assistant to work at the UHealth Campus. The Classroom Assistant will report directly to the ODICE Program Manager of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (ODICE). The Classroom Assistant will provide monthly one-hour educational sessions to high school students under the supervision of the Program Manager and the Miami Dade County Public Schools liaison to the Health Careers Collaborative Program participants. The Health Careers Collaborative Program provides historically minoritized  high school students access to the health science field through course instruction at Booker T. Washington Senior High School. The program will commence  September 2022 through April 2023.

• Participate in the Health Career Collaborative Program/Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Department Orientation

• Serve as the ODICE/MDCPS liaison for the Health Career Collaborative Program

• Assist with conducting monthly one-hour educational sessions for the Health Career Collaborative Program

• Assist in recruiting medical student volunteers to assist with monthly one-hour educational sessions.

• Take attendance of students at each session

• Bring student issues/concerns to the attention of the MDCPS liaison and ODICE Program

• Keep track of participants engagement in one-hour educational sessions

• Evaluate students at the end of the program

• At the conclusion of the program, commence with evaluation and assessment

• Other duties as assigned

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

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