Research Assistant

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

6d•$35 - $42

About The Position

The Institute is looking for a part-time and temporary Research Assistant to support a research project on the early childhood teacher preparation landscape in New York State. The Institute’s Research Assistant will collaborate with the Research Associate and Data Analyst and report to the Director of Research and Evaluation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, social policy, psychology, or related field preferred
Research experience (qualitative and quantitative)
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 level of competency 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

Nice To Haves

PhD or equivalent
Proficiency in a second language

Responsibilities

Literature Review
Perform literature reviews to identify related theories and frameworks
Maintain organized databases of references and citations using tools
Survey and Interview Management
Assist in the design and development of survey instruments
Coordinate survey distribution across online platforms
Monitor response rates and implement strategies to maximize participation
Manage survey data collection, entry, and storage
Schedule, organize, and conduct interviews with participants
Develop interview guides and protocols aligned with research objectives
Data Analysis
Perform quantitative (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, or Excel) and qualitative (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA) data analysis
Apply thematic coding and content analysis to interview transcripts, focus groups, or open-ended survey responses
Generate descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, and regression models to interpret survey results
Identify patterns, themes, and insights
Prepare visualizations (charts, graphs, tables) to communicate findings effectively
Reporting
Draft research summaries, interim memos, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences
Maintain organized databases of references and citations using tools
Project Management and Communication
Maintain, and update the project management master document, including timelines, and other critical information
Coordinate meeting materials, meeting announcements, and key meeting resources
Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to refine project methodologies and interpret findings
Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders and participants
Other
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned