Apply now Job no: 512257
Position type: Staff
Location: New York
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional, Research, Hybrid, Academic/Faculty Affairs
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Senior Research Associate supports several quantitative and qualitative research projects. The Senior Research Associate participates in the design and implementation of research projects, co-leads aspects of a project with the project director (e.g. fieldwork and/or data analysis), and co-authors project-related reports and publications.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support IRB submission and modification process for the Center
- Co-lead the design and implementation of existing and future research projects
- Contribute to the conceptualization of research framework and design for new studies
- Lead the design and development of research-related documents, including study prospectus, data collection instruments, and reports
- Co-lead research projects (e.g. draft tasks and timelines, take responsibility for study components or sub-projects)
- Contribute to project team meetings, in a senior and substantive capacity (e.g., facilitate productive discussion and delegate responsibilities)
- Respond to internal and external requests for information
- Contribute to project updates for funders
- Lead or co-lead data analysis activities
- Use data analysis software or data organizing techniques to manage and analyze data. Budget available for licenses that TC does not have.
- Lead or co-lead data cleaning and coding
- Manage or co-manage data analysis process
- Extrapolate research findings from data analysis
- Ensure data documentation, organization, and security
- Draft and revise analytic memos and reports
- Contribute to the development of report storylines
- Co-author study reports and other written products
- Participate in the Klingenstein internal paper review process
- Contribute to proposal development and grant writing activities
- Present research findings at meetings and conferences
- Represent Klingenstein at meetings, events, and conferences under the supervision of senior project staff
- Train and oversee junior staff on a range of potential research-related activities
- Coordinate and participate in Center events and professional development activities
- Support the writing of grant proposals to support research initiatives
- Support finding opportunities for the Klingenstein Center and its researchers to share and publish work.
- Serve as instructor for LA and speaker for Forge programs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in economics, higher education, sociology, or a related social sciences field
- Four to six years of relevant coursework and experience
- One to three years of experience in higher education, and issues of access to and success in independent school education
- One to three years of experience in drafting and revising research papers and articles, either independently or as part of a team
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Track record of delivering high-quality work product under deadline
- Good judgment, reliability, ability to work independently or with a team, and meeting deadlines
- Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Atlas.ti, N'Vivo, or similar qualitative data analysis programs
- Travel is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- EdD/PhD in economics, higher education, sociology, or a related social sciences field.
- Independent School Experience (One to three years)
Salary Range:
$75,000-$85,000
Work Modality:
Hybrid
Equal Employment Opportunity
Teachers 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: Feb 26, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jul 31, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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