Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University seeks an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant to support a community-engaged project in Echo Park, Bronx. You must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in psychology or a related field to be considered.

The role involves qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis for BRICS'' project, in collaboration with Fordham staff and community partners. Reporting to the Director and Program Administrator, the student will assist with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Meets weekly with the supervisor and project team members to discuss progress and plan activities.
• Conducts interviews with stakeholders, including unhoused and marginalized persons, residents, and park service providers.
• Assists in transcribing interviews and in summarizing and analyzing findings.
• Collects data regarding the community and relevant social, environmental, and policy issues.
• Assists with park Share Back events and developing policy papers based on findings.

Skills

Interviews

Strong communication

Data collection

Qualitative analysis

Active listening

Education

Undergraduate student in psychology or related field

Job description

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or related field to be considered for this position.

Position Information

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.

Title of Position

Title of Position Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Reporting to the Director, Center for Ethics Education and the Program Administrator, Center for Ethics Education, this student will collaborate with Fordham staff, public organizations, and community organizers on a community-engaged research project within Fordham’s Bronx Research Institute for Community Solutions ( BRICS ), titled, “Shared Spaces, Shared Solutions: Using Community Narratives and Data to Reduce Survival-Based Drug Use and Homelessness and Create Shared Enjoyment.” The project combines community-based research with data analysis to better understand causes and patterns of public drug use in and around East Tremont’s Echo Park in the Bronx, NY. The student will support qualitative research activities, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, community Share Back events, and the development of policy recommendations.

Essential Functions

Meets weekly with the supervisor and project team members to discuss project progress and plan activities.

Conducts interviews with stakeholders involved in making Echo Park a safe place, including unhoused and marginalized persons, neighborhood residents, and park service providers

Assists in transcribing interviews; assists in summarizing and analyzing interview findings

Collects data regarding the community and relevant social, environmental, and policy issues.

Assists with park Share Back events.

Helps develop interview instruments for stakeholder interviews

Assists in developing policy papers based on project finding,

Receives relevant research and community trainings.

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 student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or related field.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrates interest in research areas including community-engaged research, ethics, social justice, marginalized identities, public policy, urban studies, or a related field.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Ability to listen actively and conduct interviews with sensitivity and professionalism; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Ability to summarize qualitative information clearly.

Advanced research and writing skills.

Willingness to participate in interview training.

Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, project team members, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with research, interviewing, community engagement, or related project work.

Minimum Hourly Salary

Minimum Hourly Salary 17.50

Maximum Hourly Salary

Maximum Hourly Salary 17.50

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number PT120P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date 10/1/2026

End Date

End Date 12/31/2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/10/2026

Special Instructions

You must currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or related field 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

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required

Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

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

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

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.

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Fordham University majoring in psychology or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No