Research Assistant
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Research AssistantJob no: 512364 Position type: Staff Location: New York Categories: Research, HybridPosting Summary:The National Center for Children and Families at Teachers College, Columbia University aims to advance the development, education, and health of children and families by producing scholarship that informs effective practice and policy. The National Center for Children and Families is seeking a Research Assistant who will support Professor Sharon Lynn Kagan in her roles as a faculty member and co-director, and who will support the overall mission of the Center.Job Summary/Basic Function:The Research Assistant will be responsible for significant editorial, research, writing, and project management work at the behest of the Co-Director and may take on extensive data analyses and organizational responsibilities as needed. The incumbent will be responsible for creating effective presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoints), concise research synopses, informational and organizational briefs (e.g., internal and external memos), conceptual proposals (e.g., for meeting agendas, upcoming webinar sessions, etc.), and updating the NCCF website on a continual basis. The Research Assistant will also support the smooth functioning of the Center; this may include, but is not limited to, performing administrative tasks related to the Co-Directors' academic courses, research projects, or initiatives and assisting with the planning and coordination of conferences and events. When appropriate, the Research Assistant will more extensively support Dr. Kagan's teaching of academic courses, including preparation of course content and materials, meeting with students, and co-teaching sessions.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Research Edit and/or write articles, briefs, research papers, book chapters, and reportsCreate and/or amend PowerPoint presentations for delivery at local, regional, national, and international eventsConduct literature reviews on diverse topics, and read and summarize research materials into abstracts and/or talking pointsConduct original research (e.g., desk reviews, in-person and phone interviews)Create graphic representations of research data for use in reports and presentationsWork on state, local, and international technical assistance projects, both independently and with lead researchers and graduate students in small groups and conference callsCollaborate with International Scholars and Policy Leaders on global research projectsHelp manage the short-term and long-term planning and implementation for research projectsHelp coordinate and keep track of progress, meetings, and deadlines of major research projects Center and Teaching Support Support Co-Director's teaching responsibilities including designing and preparing class materials, tracking students' work, keeping course notebooks, obtaining readings, being present in class, and participate in co-teaching when necessaryAssist in coordinating course logistics, including advertising for the course, room arrangements, maintaining Canvas course site, uploading readings, communicating with students, and planning special travel dates when necessaryOrganize and update Co-Director's CV and support the dissemination of publicationsCoordinate scheduling and related correspondence with other institutions and colleaguesRender support and provide technical assistance on various internal processes and systems (Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, and Wordpress)Write and edit grant proposals and annual reports for Center funders and project stakeholdersManage administrative activities at the National Center for Children and Families officeOther duties as assigned Additional projects and tasks may be assigned based on the business needs of the officeSalary Range:$51,000 - $63,000Work Modality:HybridEqual Employment OpportunityTeachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advertised: Apr 17, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: