CHAMPS-CROP Research Graduate Assistant

Summary

The Research Graduate Assistant supports the collection, management, verification, and analysis of participant and program data for the CHAMPS-CROP program. This position assists with maintaining accurate enrollment, attendance, and demographic records; conducting data analysis to identify participation trends and retention needs; and supporting grant reporting, program evaluation, and stakeholder reporting requirements. The role contributes to data-informed recruitment, retention, family outreach, and continuous program improvement initiatives. The position receives a semester-based award and requires current enrollment in a graduate program at Barry University.

Essential Functions

• Manage and maintain participant and program data by collecting, entering, reconciling, and verifying enrollment, attendance, demographic, and engagement information across multiple data systems.
• Conduct data analysis and applied research to identify participation trends, retention concerns, attrition patterns, and opportunities for targeted interventions to improve participant engagement and program outcomes.
• Support participant data collection and verification activities, including reviewing records for completeness, resolving discrepancies, conducting follow-up with families and program staff, and maintaining accurate participant records.
• Prepare reports, data summaries, and supporting documentation for grant reporting, program evaluation, audits, compliance reviews, and stakeholder information requests.
• Provide program and research support through family outreach, recruitment and retention efforts, participation in program events, and other data management and program support activities as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Barry University.
• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in research methods, public health, social sciences, education, data analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete a Level II Background Screening through Miami-Dade County Public Schools and travel to program sites as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analysis, including experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and data tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and handle confidential information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.