Research Support

Job Summary:

CCRC is seeking detail-oriented and organized students (15-20 hours/week) who must be eligible for Federal Work Study funding (as approved via the Teachers College Office of Financial Aid) to support mixed-methods research projects at the center in the areas of workforce development, student supports, and teaching & learning. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 15-20 hours/week. There may be up to three positions.

CCRC student workers provide support to research teams. Tasks include supporting research logistics, retrieving and reviewing research literature, and contributing to written products. As needed the research assistant may also provide support to the CCRC administration. Candidates should be resourceful, detail-oriented, dependable, and have a well-articulated interest in higher education and issues of access to and success in postsecondary education.

Please include a resume and cover letter including the following information in your application: why you would like to work at CCRC, how many hours per week you are available to work, and your earliest start date.

For information about CCRC’s current research activities, mission, and values, please visit ccrc.tc.columbia.edu. CCRC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our diversity is essential to our success, and we aim to cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where all employees are empowered to do their best work.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

• Scheduling interviews and focus groups with college staff, faculty, and students
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of site visits (e.g., assembling materials, managing logistics, coordinating with college contacts)
• Assisting with qualitative data collection in virtual settings
• Contributing to data organization and analysis
• Supporting general administrative tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Track record of delivering high-quality work product under deadline.
• Good judgment, reliability, ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Social Media
  Must have been awarded federal work-study for the term in which a work-study position is being sought
• Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 5 credits during the fall/spring semesters
• Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements
• A minimum commitment of 2 semesters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community colleges, higher education, and issues of access to and success in postsecondary education.

We encourage you to apply even if you meet some, but not all, of the requirements listed.