Job Title: Research Program Assistant
PVN ID: VR-1902-002953
Category: Clerical/Office Services
Location: OFFICE OF VC FOR RESEARCH

Job Description

General Description

Part Time Research Program Assistant

The CUNY Office of Research is hiring a part-time program assistant to help manage two programs: The Junior Faculty Research Award in Science and Engineering (JFRASE) and the CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CSURP). Both programs are funded by a grant from the Sloan Foundation.

 

The JFRASE program accepts applications from CUNY faculty who are competing for a one-year research award.  The program assistant will manage all aspects of the JFRASE program including preparing requests for applications, compiling application materials, and organizing the review process.  The program assistant will also participate in the development and implementation of the program assessment.

 

The CSURP program accepts 20 undergraduate students per year into a summer research program held at the Advanced Science Research Center at the Graduate Center (ASRC).  The program assistant will be responsible for managing the program, interacting with students during the 10-week summer program, attending program activities, and conducting program assessment.

 

The program assistant will also be responsible for updating information on the Office of Research website for the two programs.

 

The position is part-time (19 hours per week) and pays up to $24,000 per year. Anticipated start date is May 1, 2019.

 

The position is based at CUNY central offices located at 205 East 42nd St for most of the year and at the ASRC (upper Manhattan) over the summer.

Other Duties

JFRASE Program:

- research on faculty accomplishments and maintaining/updating an databse for applicants to the program

- identifying suitable reviewers for program applications

- oranizing an event that celebrates JFASE winners and promotes the program

- maintaining and updating a website dedicated to the program with information on faculty accomplishments and societal impact

 

CSURP:

- managing the review process for applications

- developing a sense of community with the student cohort over the summer

- maintaing and updating a website dedicated to the program describing research projects and posting bios of students with photos

- organzing a poster session at the end of the program

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and be familiar with Microsoft Office. 

He/She will have experience in performing qualitative assessments and have excellent oral and written communication skills.  Strong demonstrated organizational skills are required.

 

Applicants must include a cover letter that describes any previous experience in program administration and/or program assessment.

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
CUNY Office of Research
Status
Part Time
Annual Salary Range
$20,000.00 - $24,000.00
Hour(s) a week
19.00
Closing Date
Apr 15, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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