Graduate Research Assistant for Program Coordination and Program Evaluation

Requirements

• Familiarity with Brief Action Planning or behavior change interventions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary health programs or working with community populations.
• Experience using communication tools such as email platforms, Zoom/Teams, and shared documents.
• Work-study eligible .
• Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour
• Scheduled Hours:
• 5
• Start Date:
• 02/27/2026
• End Date:
• 12/18/2026

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Additional Information

Application Instructions: Active Student Employees : If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website . Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search . Locate the position and click Apply . External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it . Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Physical Therapy Supervisor: Ann Lucado Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant for Program Coordination and Program Evaluation Job Description: The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will support the operational coordination and program evaluation of a multidisciplinary health intervention study targeting adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. This role focuses on ensuring the smooth implementation of the intervention during its initial rollout, including oversight of weekly program activities, communication among project stakeholders, and the early identification of facilitators and barriers to successful program delivery . This position is ideally suited for a motivated graduate student in physical therapy or a related health discipline with interests in team-based care and applied research. Job Description/ Key Responsibilities: Program Monitoring & Coordination Ensure weekly tasks and deliverables are completed by student implementers (baseline, 12-week, and 24-week assessments, and brief action planning interventions). Track implementation progress and report on adherence to protocols. Serve as the point of contact to collect, organize, and summarize weekly implementation data from student teams. Evaluation Support Document facilitators, barriers, technical issues, and program successes encountered by student implementers and participants. Assist in identifying patterns that require troubleshooting and escalating to faculty as needed. Contribute to documentation of changes or adaptations made during implementation. Communication & Stakeholder Support Maintain regular, proactive communication with student implementers to support clarity of weekly tasks. Send reminders to students and participants regarding weekly responsibilities (e.g., assessments, meditation practice, exercise routines, BAP sessions). Serve as a resource to answer student questions about program components (especially the exercise intervention) or direct questions to faculty when appropriate. Scheduling & Reporting Coordinate schedules for student-participant interactions as needed. Submit brief weekly implementation logs to faculty leads summarizing issues and recommendations. Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, or a related healthcare field. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and interact professionally with diverse stakeholders. Interest in program evaluation, health promotion, or clinical research.

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