BRICS Student Research Assistant, VCPA

Fordham

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fordham University seeks a VCPA Research Assistant to support the development and implementation of surveys and interview protocols, documenting program benefits for interns, families, and staff. You will recruit participants and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources.

The role requires enrollment as an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student and experience with research methods, data analysis, and effective communication with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
Experience taking initiative, being flexible, and handling multiple responsibilities effectively.
Ability to analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Organization and time management skills.
Ability to think analytically.
Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

Reviews current data that VCPA has on alumni and identify initial trends and gaps in information.
Develops and implements processes for recruiting participants via text, email, and social media.
Develops and carries out surveys and interview/focus group protocols for current and former interns, program staff, and families.
Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data using statistical methods and qualitative data analysis software.

Skills

Research methods

Initiative & flexibility

Data analysis

Independent & collaborative work

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Fordham student

Job description

Position Information

You must currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, graduate student, or PhD student at Fordham University to be considered for this position.

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate Professor, Fordham Graduate School of Education, the VCPA Research Assistant will help VCPA develop and implement a strategy to contact, survey, and interview people associated with the VCPA internship programs to document the program’s benefits. (See descriptions at https://vancortlandt.org/programs-overview/internships/.) The Research Assistant will help design and implement surveys and interview protocols to ascertain whether the internships provide teens with meaningful employment, help them explore green college and career possibilities, help them become more environmentally responsible, and/or provide job skills training. You will recruit participants and gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data through surveys and interviews with current and former interns, program managers, and families.

Essential Functions

Reviews current data that VCPA has on alumni and identify initial trends and gaps in information.

Develops and implements processes for recruiting participants via text, email, and social media.

Develops and carries out surveys and interview/focus group protocols for current and former interns, program staff, and families.

Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data using statistical methods and qualitative data analysis software.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Fordham University.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.

Experience taking initiative, being flexible, and handling multiple responsibilities effectively.

Ability to analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Organization and time management skills.

Ability to think analytically.

Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience living or working in one of the Bronx communities served by VCPA (not including the Fordham campus).

Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.

Ability to speak one or more languages spoken in the Bronx community served by VCPA internships.

Interest in career development, nature, and/or youth development.

Minimum Hourly Salary

Minimum Hourly Salary 17.50

Maximum Hourly Salary

Maximum Hourly Salary 24.70

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number PT130P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Start Date

Start Date 10/1/2026

End Date

End Date 12/31/2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/16/2026

Special Instructions

You must currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, graduate student, or PhD student at Fordham University to be considered for this position.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity. Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required

Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required

Standing Not Required

Walking Not Required

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.