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) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Teacher Education
Part Time
$30.00-$40.00
15.00-20.00
Nov 17, 2024 (Or Until Filled)