Job Description

The Health Research Intern position is ideal for a student interested in the intersection of research and data analysis with public health. This position is also a great experience for a student majoring in applied economics, psychology, sociology, or any pre-health major. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Health Promotion working 10 hours a week both in the office and/or remote.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze Ursinus-specific data around health and wellness to determine educational gaps and behavioral concerns from the following surveys:
   • Student Well-being Institutional Support Survey (SWISS) implemented in Spring 23
   • American College Health Association (ACHA) National College Health Assessment (NCHA) implemented in Spring 21 and Spring 24
   • Campus Climate Survey implemented in Fall 23
   • National Student Engagement E (NSSE) implemented in Spring 20 and Spring 24
   • Vector Solutions, Inc Educational Modules implemented every fall semester since 2020
2. Analyze the data to help determine systems-based solutions to improve the campus culture, enhance the well-being of people, place, and planet and strive to ensure student success
3. Create reports, PowerPoint slides, infographics, etc to share the data with broad audiences
4. Assist with presenting the data and reports to groups on campus such as the Collaborative Commission on Well-being (CCW), Community Standards on Alcohol and other Substances (CSAS) Committee, department meetings, etc.
5. Attend the Data Summit – date to be determined – and help with creation and review of evaluations and feedback from attendees at the Summit

Requirements

• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Current Ursinus upperclassman with demonstrated skills in data analysis
• Demonstrated reliability and initiative
• Ability to work independently also collaborate to work as part of a team

Compensation:

This position is for summer and fall 2024. This is 10 hours per week (120 hours) throughout the 2024 summer semester (May 15-Aug 15 minus July 4th week) with a stipend of $1000 and 8 hours per week (120 hours) throughout the fall 2024 semester (Aug 26-Dec 9 minus spring break) with a stipend of $1000.

The hours are flexible to work within the candidate’s class schedule but attendance at the Fall Data Summit is a requirement. Administrative work can be done at home or in the office

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement

Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.