Job Title: Research Associate
PVN ID: VA-1909-003294
Category: Research
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

MISSION

Children need to spend their most critical years with dedicated, educated, trained, and well-compensated individuals in order to thrive. The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute leads the work to establish and implement an early childhood workforce system to ensure funding, standards and competencies, career development resources, qualifications and credentials, professional development (training and strengths-based coaching), and program quality assurance and improvement for individuals who work with young children throughout New York. Housed at the City University of New York, the Institute is a fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that is committed to the early childhood workforce across New York State.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The New York City Early Childhood Research Network (Research Network) brings together researchers, policymakers, funders, and others to promote actionable research that will inform public policy for children from birth through age eight. Together, we strengthen relationships, share resources, build knowledge, and inspire action. The New York Early Childhood Professional development Institute is the convening agency for the Research Network.

The Institute’s Research Network Project Associate will work with Institute leadership and be a part of the NYC Early Childhood Research Network team. The Research Associate will report to the Director of Research and Evaluation and the Executive Director to identify key issues effecting young children and the workforce and contribute to the development of a range of resources and materials that will enhance the work of the Network.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Analysis

  • Read and synthesize research conducted by Research Network members and contribute to the writing of policy briefs, blogs, and written materials that will communicate research findings and their impact on policy issues.
  • Collect early childhood-related data from public agencies (local, state, and federal levels)
  • Perform literature reviews and provide Research Network partners with summaries and reports.

Communications and Organizational Supports

  • Attend Network meetings and events
  • Support website users and develop website content and other social media content, as needed
  • Develop presentations as needed
  • Coordinate meeting materials, meeting announcements, and key resources. Support the development and implementation of the research forum.

 

Other Duties

Other Duties

  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree required. Degree in early childhood education, social policy, psychology, or related field preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong, demonstrated analytical skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including colleagues and external partners
  • Excellent organization and management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Strong technical skills including a high competency level with social media
  • Ability to work with respect and sensitivity to a diverse staff and client base
  • Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism, and personal integrity with an understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality, safeguard information, and handle documents with sensitivity
  • Proficiency in a second language is desired.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 

Physical Requirements 

  • This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smart phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other presentation materials
  • While performing these duties, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 20 pounds), bending, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to travel to other CUNY sites as needed.

 

How to Apply

Provide a resume and cover letter specifying your qualifications, experience, and interest relevant to this position.

 

EEO Info

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people of all race, color, religion, gender, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disabilities, age, or protected veteran status to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.  CUNY is an EEO/AA Employer.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About 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

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Research Network
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$35.00-$45.00
Hour(s) a week
13.00-19.00
Closing Date
Dec 10, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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