Summer Research Intern - Missouri Partners in Prevention

Missouri Partners in Prevention is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities in Missouri dedicated to creating healthier and safer campus communities. Missouri PIP staff assist campuses to identify data-driven evidence-based public health interventions to address substance misuse, mental health concerns, interpersonal violence, and other college health concerns. Our student internship program allows students to gain professional experience in a public health work environment.

Summary
The Research Intern will provide crucial evaluation and research reporting services to Missouri Partners in Prevention campuses and the general community. This position is typically filled by undergraduate or Master's-level students in public health, health sciences, psychology, or epidemiology. Primary roles will include data analysis using SPSS, report writing, virtual presentations, communication with campus partners, and evaluation services for various statewide programs.

Missouri Partners in Prevention's mission is to:

• Create healthy and safe college campuses.
• Reduce high-risk behaviors among Missouri college students.
• Assist campuses statewide in implementing evidence-based strategies.
• Create a communication network of health and well-being professionals across campuses.
• Provide training and technical assistance to campus professionals and students.

Essential Functions
As the Research Intern, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Creating evaluation reports on the Missouri Assessment of Collegiate Health Behaviors Survey (MACHB).
• Assisting with data entry of 2026 MACHB Survey results
• Researching and crafting questions to incorporate into the 2027 MACHB survey
• Providing data analysis upon request and compiling the results into readable formats.
• Creating and providing data presentations as requested.
• Attending weekly staff meetings and check-ins with the rest of the PIP team to provide progress on tasks and solicit feedback/assistance.

Anticipated start date: early/mid-May 2026

15-30 hours per week, paid on a biweekly basis

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

• Experience with SPSS or similar data analysis software, including SAS and/or R Studio.
• Proficient keyboarding skills are necessary.
• Strong organization, customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Prior experience using Qualtrics is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with health literacy and developing health communication materials for a lay audience is preferred.

Salary: $15.25 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis

University Title: Temporary Professional

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Completed online application, resume, and cover letter expressing interest and describing prior relevant experience.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.