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Job Summary/Basic Function:
About CCRC
The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University, studies community colleges because they provide critical access to postsecondary education and are uniquely positioned to promote equity and social mobility in the United States. Our mission is to conduct research that helps these institutions strengthen opportunities and improve outcomes for their students, particularly those from underserved populations. For information about CCRC’s current research activities, mission and values, please visit ccrc.tc.columbia.edu.

Proficiency using the Microsoft suite, Google apps and strong communication skills are required. Candidates should be resourceful, detail-oriented, dependable, and have an interest in higher education and issues of access to and success in postsecondary education. The ability to work as part of a team and to balance multiple project tasks are essential.

Experience with community colleges is preferred. This position may begin immediately and is based in New York City and may require some travel. Please find the application link at ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/employment and include a cover letter and resume.

CCRC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our diversity is essential to our success, and we aim to cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where all employees are empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities:

Research Team Coordination

• Assist research teams with scheduling, notetaking and coordination of fieldwork activities, including scheduling participant interviews and site visits;
• Coordinate with external research partners and research sites to schedule and plan meetings, visits, and dissemination activities;
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including conference registrations; collect and organize documentation for reimbursement;
• Coordinate with the CCRC finance team to facilitate the execution of subaward and consulting agreements and funder reports.

Proposal Preparation

• Assist senior researchers in submitting proposals to fund new research projects
• Manage proposal timeline and checklists, and coordinate proposal activities, such as reaching out to potential research partners with requests related to participation in proposed projects.
• Compile, format and proofread proposal documents, including biosketches, references, human subject narratives, data management plans and research narratives

Field Engagement

• Liaise with CCRC’s director of applied learning to learn about field engagement and applied learning options for the focus area’s projects;
• Provide organizational support for meetings, webinars, institutes and/or workshops;
• Help to create, edit and format outreach materials, slide decks and participant materials for field engagement activities;
• Liaise with TC’s instructional technology department to access TC resources, as needed.

CCRC Service

• Participate in Center events and professional development activities;
• As requested, serve on working groups to support CCRC’s equity mission; and
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in education, training and experience)
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Track record of delivering high-quality work product under deadline
• Good judgment, reliability, ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google applications.

CCRC at Teachers College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. CCRC does not discriminate, and all qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race; color; national origin; religion; creed; sex or gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression); sexual orientation; citizenship status; pregnancy; disability; age; military or veteran status; marital or partnership status; genetic information, genetic predisposition, or carrier status; prior unemployment status; consumer credit history; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Legal work authorization is required.