Job Title: Research AssistantPVN ID: QC-2410-006527Category: ResearchLocation: QUEENS COLLEGEJob Description General Description Project Description:Teenage BIPOC Readers of Manga: Librarians Learning from Teens of Color is a groundbreaking initiative that explores the reading habits, interests, and experiences of BIPOC youth who are passionate about manga. The project aims to foster stronger relationships between librarians and teens by focusing on the voices and perspectives of BIPOC youth, enabling librarians to better understand and serve this growing community of readers. Through school-based programming, participatory research, and professional development for librarians, the project will facilitate more inclusive and culturally responsive library services.General Description:Under the supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will play a vital role in supporting on-site data collection and analysis. Responsibilities will include qualitative and quantitative data collection, conducting focus groups with BIPOC teens, coordinating with librarians and school staff, and participating in interviews and classroom observations in project schools. The specialty of the Research Assistant will ideally be in library and information science with a strong focus on serving BIPOC communities.Time Commitment:Part-time, 7-10 hours per week through June 30, 2026, with a focus on qualitative coding and big data analysis of focus group transcripts. Travel to various schools throughout the year will be required for data collection purposes. Two vacancies are available for this position.Other Duties
Observe project-related classes in schools, taking detailed field notes and using curriculum-specific observation protocols.
Conduct focus groups with BIPOC teens to gather insights into their manga reading habits and library use.
Conduct interviews with school librarians and staff to gather feedback on professional development and service improvements.
Interface with project staff, librarians, and evaluation partners as needed.
Participate in biweekly research meetings and occasional staff meetings.
Travel to school sites as needed, approximately twice per month.
Assist in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing.
Contribute to the development of research instruments and data collection protocols.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Completion of the iSchool Inclusion Institute.
Research experience in qualitative methods with BIPOC youth.
Experience working with youth and educators, particularly in diverse or underrepresented communities.
Demonstrated proficiency in Qualitative analysis software, Citation analysis tools (Refworks, Zotero) Word Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and Google applications (Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.).
Technologically adept and comfortable with various online platforms and apps.
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience working on a team.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with teens, librarians, and colleagues.
Flexibility and the ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn new research tools, including R and Dedoose.
Other duties as assigned.
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The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department GSLISStatus Part TimePay Range $20.00-$25.00Hour(s) a week 7.00-10.00Closing Date Dec 28, 2024 (Or Until Filled)Bargaining Unit NoActions
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