The Community College Research Center (CCRC) is seeking an individual to fill the following position:

POSITION: Senior Research Assistant

Teachers College Posting No.: 0600373  

Application Deadline:  11/8/2009

Hours: Quarter- time or Half-time (negotiable)

The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a senior research assistant to support a project on the political origins and subsequent implementation of performance funding for higher education in eight states.  The research will also include analyzing K-12 accountability in some of these states.

Responsibilities:

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Collect, organize, and analyze research data and information

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Conduct interviews and fieldwork and write up notes

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Conduct background research

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Prepare preliminary reports

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Attend project team meetings and support general management activities

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Attend conferences and meetings and participate in Center events and activities

Qualifications:

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Master’s degree in higher education or equivalent social science degree

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Coursework in higher education policy

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Interest in higher education policy as a research area

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Coursework or experience in research methods

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Previous experience conducting interviews and other fieldwork

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Outstanding oral and written communication skills

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Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and some administrative experience

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Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

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Teachers College student

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Previous experience conducting interviews and other fieldwork knowledge of N’Vivo or similar qualitative data analysis programs

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Responsible, reliable and able to work independently and meet deadlines

To apply: Apply through the TC Human Resources Web site at: https://careers.tc.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50835. Include with application your resume, cover letter, 2 references pertaining to research and academic qualifications (names with contact information only; letter not needed), and academic writing sample.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at: hr@tc.columbia.edu.Teachers College as an institution has long been committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment.