Graduate Assistant (ERC)

Barnard College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Part time

Job summary

Barnard College is hiring a Graduate Assistant (ERC) to support data for social impact, ethical data practice, and instructional initiatives.

The GA will assist with workshops, open labs, and curricular activities, specializing in quantitative methods, GIS/spatial analysis, or data for social impact, working 7–10 hours per week under the ERC leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience planning events/workshops.
• Experience teaching undergraduates.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one core technology (R, Stata, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience with course preparation and management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with statistical modeling experience.
• Willingness to learn and implement new technologies and workflows.
• Interest in data for justice / data for social good.
• Inclusive pedagogy and accessibility in instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students during open lab hours.
• Design and teach workshops in support of ERC curricular initiatives.
• Contribute to ERC events and programs from planning through assessment.
• Maintain documentation and assist in instructional resources development.
• Develop expertise in applied empirical methods through consulting, workshop design, and course support.
• Present ERC-related instructional innovations at conferences.

Skills

Event/workshop planning

Undergraduate teaching

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Data for social impact

Inclusive pedagogy

Education

Graduate student status

Tools

R

Stata

ArcGIS

QGIS

Excel

Python

SPSS

Job description

Job: Graduate Assistant (ERC) Job Description: We are hiring a Graduate Assistant (GA) with a focus on Data for Social Impact. This GA will focus on supporting and expanding ERC programming that connects data analysis to questions of public impact and responsible AI. The role includes contributing to workshops, collaborative programming, and curricular initiatives that center ethical data practice, algorithmic accountability, and structural analysis. Broadly, the ERC seeks GAs to support its mission of advancing empirical reasoning, data literacy, and inclusive data practices across the Barnard curriculum. GAs will contribute to instructional support, workshop development, student consultation, and programmatic initiatives that strengthen the ERC’s role in applied quantitative, qualitative, and spatial learning. We want candidates who are eager to further develop as instructors, analysts, and applied practitioners while contributing meaningfully to curricular and co-curricular initiatives. GAs will work closely with the Senior Associate Director and Associate Director to align their instructional and programmatic contributions with ERC priorities. Each GA will specialize in one of three areas (quantitative methods, GIS and spatial analysis, or data for social impact). Through sustained engagement in consultations, workshop facilitation, course support, and program implementation, GAs deepen their technical expertise, expand their instructional capacity, and gain experience translating complex analytical methods into accessible learning environments. In doing so, they strengthen both their own professional competencies and the ERC’s ability to meet growing instructional and programmatic demand.

Core Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students during open lab hours, assisting with coursework and research projects involving tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, GIS, and SPSS.

Design and teach workshops in support of ERC curricular initiatives.

Contribute to ERC events and programs from planning through assessment.

Maintain documentation and assist in the continued development of instructional resources.

Develop their expertise in applied empirical methods and instructional practice through consulting, workshop design, and course support.

Present ERC-related instructional innovations or applied projects at academic or professional conferences.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a strong work ethic, have both excellent quantitative skills and communication skills, and will be comfortable thinking critically about quantitative data. The time commitment is 7-10 hours per week. The GA will report to the Senior Associate Director of the Empirical Reasoning Center.

Salary: $33.00/hr

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge, skills: Experience planning events/workshops

Experience with teaching undergraduates

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one core technology at the ERC (R, Stata, ArcGIS, QGIS)

Experience with course preparation and management

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in statistical modeling

Willingness to learn and implement new technologies and workflows

Interest in data for justice / data for social good

Position Requirements

Understanding of inclusive pedagogy and accessibility in instruction

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must currently be a student in a Graduate Program

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company: Barnard College

Time Type: Part time

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