Careers Job Description
General Description
CUNY Reading Corps trains CUNY students to implement Reading Ready and Reading Go, professional development programs and one-on-one evidence-based literacy interventions for first- and second-grade students. CUNY Reading Corps has partnered with CUNY Schools of Education to bring children the support they need and to provide training in early literacy instruction to NYC's future teachers and education leaders.
Reading Ready and Reading Go tutors commit to tutor students who have fallen behind in their early literacy skills. High-dosage tutoring (3-5x per week) has been shown to be an effective way to help students make strides in their early reading skills, which are foundational to their future academic success. This project is part of several significant research studies to better understand the impact of literacy interventions on tutors and the students served.
The Research Assistant supports with data collection and analysis in support of research projects and program evaluation. The Research Assistant will report to the Director of Literacy Initiatives. This position is currently remote, but in-person activities may also be required. This is a part-time position requiring regular business hours, 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday, during fall semester. Initial period is 9/30/24 – 12/31/24, and renewal may be available.
Other Duties
- Oversee data collection and follow up on missing data as needed
- Analyze data using MS Excel and other statistical platforms
- Present data in tables and charts
- Create and manage research databases
- Prepare reports for funders
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Literacy Initiatives.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with data, conducting research studies, and writing academic papers preferred
- Advanced expertise using MS Excel, Powerpoint, Google Sheets, MS Word and statistical analysis software
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and efficient
- Master’s degree preferred
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Teacher Education
Part Time
$30.00-$40.00
15.00-20.00
Jan 07, 2025 (Or Until Filled)