Part-Time Quantitative Research Assistant — Education Equity

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a part-time Quantitative Research Assistant to support quantitative research projects in the transitions program area. This area focuses on access, transition to, and completion of degrees of high value particularly among underserved populations.

The role requires a committment of approximately 20 hours/week. The position is based in New York City and involves supporting senior staff, data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, education policy, statistics or equivalent degrees.
• Experience with data management.
• Proficiency with Excel and Stata.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment, reliability, ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Data management, collection, and analysis: manage data collection, lead data cleaning, implement data analysis plans using Stata and Excel, ensure documentation, replicate analyses, and ensure quality of results.

Skills

Data management

Excel

Stata

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, education policy, statistics or equivalent degrees

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a part-time Quantitative Research Assistant to support quantitative research projects in the transitions program area. This area focuses on access, transition to, and completion of degrees of high value particularly among underserved populations.

The role requires a committment of approximately 20 hours/week. The position is based in New York City and involves supporting senior staff, data