Employment

Working at CCRC

CCRC studies community colleges because they provide critical access to postsecondary education and are uniquely positioned to promote equity and social mobility in the United States. Our mission is to conduct research that helps these institutions strengthen opportunities and improve outcomes for their students, particularly those from underserved populations.

Join our team of researchers and dedicated support staff as we work to address some of the most pressing problems facing community colleges and their students.

For an overview of employee benefits, visit the Teachers College Human Resources website.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At CCRC, 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. Part of your responsibilities will be to serve on working groups to support CCRC’s equity mission through our research and through our organizational policies and practices.

CCRC at Teachers College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. CCRC does not discriminate, and all qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race; color; national origin; religion; creed; sex or gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression); sexual orientation; citizenship status; pregnancy; disability; age; military or veteran status; marital or partnership status; genetic information, genetic predisposition, or carrier status; prior unemployment status; consumer credit history; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Legal work authorization is required.

Current Openings

There are currently no job openings at CCRC.

JANUARY 7, 2025

Federal Work Study Research Assistant

The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers Colleges is seeking a FWS-eligible Research Assistant who must be eligible for federal work study funding (approved via the Teachers College Office of Financial Aid). The Research Assistant will provide support on research tasks in support of one or more research projects at CCRC. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 15-20 hours/week.

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. For information about CCRC’s current research activities, mission, and values, please visit ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/about.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

CCRC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized work-study student (15-20 hours/week) to support the Scaling Shortened Academic Terms project. CCRC is conducting a mixed methods evaluation of a four-year initiative to scale shortened academic terms at 16 colleges across four states or systems. The evaluation will explore the conditions that support or hinder implementation and to describe changes in academic performance of students post implementation of shortened terms. The evaluation is designed to provide formative feedback on the implementation and scaling of shortened academic terms and to measure their outcomes.

The work-study student will play a key role in supporting qualitative data collection and fieldwork activities. Responsibilities include:

  • 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

Documents required for consideration:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Social Media
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong computer, research, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience with community colleges and/or broad access postsecondary institutions (either as a student or employee)
    Experience using Dedoose or other qualitative coding software
  • Experience working in a research center or as a member of a research team
  • Coursework or experience in quantitative or qualitative methods

Work Modality:

Student Employee – Onsite

To apply:

Find the official job posting on the Teachers College On-Campus Student Employment site, or click the button below. Then select “Apply now” in the top right corner to submit a resume and cover letter via the TC application portal.  Students must first log into the TC Portal to be able to view and apply for internal job listings. Applications with missing documents will not be considered.

Please direct questions to Corinne Herlihy (herlihy@tc.columbia.edu).

Apply via TC Employment Portal