Project Assistant

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Assistant.

The Section for Health Equity at NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Department of Population Health is looking for a Korean-speaking Per Diem project assistant (PA). The PA will support the MOSAAIC-NY study's dietary supplement component, funded through an NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) co-funding supplement. This work focuses on assessing vitamin D and calcium supplement use and on developing and implementing a culturally and linguistically appropriate multilingual supplement screener for Asian American communities in New York City. This position is contingent upon continued availability of grant funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• 1. Recruitment and outreach - Work with community partners to conduct outreach and recruit Korean-speaking participants for research studies.
  2. REDCap survey development - Assist in building the study's REDCap survey portal.
  3. Survey translation and administration - Assist with Korean translation and cultural adaptation of study materials, including the dietary supplement screener, and conduct survey assessments in person as needed.
  4. Dietary supplement assessment - Help document participants' use of vitamin D, calcium, and other dietary supplements, including recording product and label information for Korean-language products.
  5. Research and evaluation - Support data entry, cleaning, and analysis as needed.
  6. Attend regular project meetings.
     

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365
Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills
Must be organized, detailed-orientated, dependable and flexible
Have excellent oral/written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding design and implementation

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
Fluency in Korean and English (ability to read, write, and speak).
Background, coursework, or experience in community health, nutrition, public health, or a related field.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Familiarity with dietary supplements, nutrition, or dietary assessment.
Interest in Asian American or immigrant health; familiarity with Korean food culture and community resources in NYC.
Experience with literature searches, reference management software (e.g., Zotero, EndNote), or systematic/scoping reviews.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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