IS: Research Support Associate

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Digital Futures Institute is seeking a Research Support Associate to work on its AI & Education initiatives. The position will contribute to ongoing research on AI and Education and provide support on general operational tasks for a team of researchers and faculty. The position requires a commitment of 10-12 hours/week.

Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Research Support Associate's primary responsibilities include performing academically relevant (when possible) basic-level operational tasks and contributing to special projects under the direction of their supervisor. Other minor and major related responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to literature reviews and synthesis for research projects
• Take meeting notes and prepare concise summaries
• Prepare and manage email communications
• Assist with data collection/coding as needed
• Help prepare materials for presentations or publications

Documents required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

*Applications with missing documents will not be considered

Please note: *This position is not eligible for tuition credits.*

Scheduling
Student work schedules are based on the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedules with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs.

Work Limitations
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (International students may work up to 20 hours). Interim Student (IS) may hold other non-exempt positions (i.e. FWS, CA, AF) and must not exceed the maximum total allowable 27 hours per week. IS cannot hold a TA or RA position simultaneously with their IS position.

Student Learning Outcomes
Student employees will have the opportunity to develop and/or build on the following competencies while working in this position:

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Technology (Software or equipment)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 1 credit during the fall/spring semesters.
• Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements
• Strong listening and writing skills
• Must work well independently and collaborate with others
• Must be willing to learn and ask for help when needed
• Currently enrolled graduate student with coursework or research experience in education, AI/ML, or a related field
• Prior experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing academic sources
• Comfortable with common productivity and communication tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to commit to 10-12 hours/week with a flexible schedule around coursework and other commitments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior research or administrative support experience
• Experience with a citation management tool (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley) or survey/data tools (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap).

References
Please provide the names and contact information of 2 references at the time of application, preferably including 1 College faculty member you have worked with or taken a course from.

Salary Range: $25.00/hour

Work Modality: Student Employee - Onsite