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Posting Summary:
The Office of the Vice Dean for Research (VDR, is seeking a Teachers College student, to fill the position of Administrative Fellow. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research, the Administrative Fellow will play a key role in researching, aggregating, and disseminating information related to VDR’s research mission. The incumbent will research external funding opportunities, using a variety of electronic resources, to find grants from federal agencies and foundations that can support TC faculty and student research, training, and mentorship. The incumbent will prepare information about funding opportunities for inclusion in the Research@TC newsletters, the Research@TC website, and in VDR’s discipline-specific listservs, and be instrumental in maintaining editorial and stylistic consistency, proofreading, and copyediting. The incumbent will have the opportunity to write and assist in arranging meetings, workshops, and networking events.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Posting Summary
The Office of the Vice Dean for Research (VDR), which is part of the Provost’s Office, is seeking a Teachers College student, to fill the position of Administrative Fellow. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed to furthering the activities and research goals of the Office of the VDR. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research, the Administrative Fellow will play a key role in researching, aggregating, and disseminating information related to VDR’s research mission. The incumbent will research external funding opportunities, using a variety of electronic resources, to find grants from federal agencies and foundations that can support TC faculty and student research, training, and mentorship. The incumbent will prepare information about funding opportunities for inclusion in the monthly Research@TC newsletters, the Research@TC website, and in VDR’s discipline-specific listservs, and be instrumental in maintaining editorial and stylistic consistency, proofreading, and copyediting. The incumbent will have the opportunity to write short announcements and assist in arranging meetings, workshops, and networking events.
Major Responsibilities:
Assist the Assistant Director of Research (ADR) in researching funding opportunities from a variety of sources (databases, e-newsletters, and information forwarded by the VDR and members of RIIC) to support faculty and student research
Assist in editing and disseminating the newsletter and Research@TC website
Assist in managing VDR’s discipline-specific listservs
Maintain a calendar of grant application submission deadlines for funding opportunities for faculty
Assist the ADR with managing faculty and student award programs (update information, clarify procedures, and help prepare documents and announcements for potential student and faculty applicants and, eventually, to award recipients)
Assist ADR manage meetings, workshops, and networking events
Support special projects and various administrative activities

Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled as a Teachers College student;
Adept at conducting Internet research and database searches;
Possess strong computer skills and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office;
Possess excellent verbal, written, editing, and proofreading skills;
Update supervisor on the status of tasks;
Propose ideas to help further the research mission of VDR; and
Must be able to abide by TC’s Student Confidentiality Agreement and Student Privacy

Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample (1-page minimum on any topic)
List of 3 references of former employers

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with TerminalFour Site Manager;
Familiarity with MailChimp
Knowledge of survey platforms such as Qualtrics and Google Forms;
Experience in electronic publishing or designing content for newsletters, blogs, or websites

Salary Range:

$18/hr

Work Modality:

Student Employee - Onsite