Temporary Research Aide

Temporary Research Aide

Department of Communication

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca, New York

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

The Department of Communication is a national leader in the study of communication as a social science. Our faculty and students are dedicated to understanding the role and enhancing the effectiveness of communication processes, systems and infrastructure in society. We explore communication in its many forms and contexts as a fundamentally social phenomenon. Our faculty members are recognized for developing and applying novel theoretical perspectives to the most pressing social and policy issues of the day.

About the Action Research Collaborative and Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures

The mission of ARC is to develop, implement, and evaluate equitable and sustainable research-practice-policy partnerships that can generate solutions to improve the lives of communities that are too often neglected. Our members approach these partnerships from multiple disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches-we apply whichever approaches are most relevant for the project at hand. We involve community partners at all phases of the project (i.e., from study design to dissemination of findings). The overarching goal is for these projects to inform interventions and public policies, especially policies that support the well-being of marginalized populations. To learn more about ARC visit Action Research Collaborative - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (cornell.edu)

The Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures (RJEF) advances scholarship, education, and public engagement that illuminates and addresses the root causes of racial inequity. RJEF builds partnerships across Cornell and beyond the University to support research, storytelling, and collaborative initiatives that imagine and create equitable futures for all. To learn more about RJEF visit https://equitablefutures.cornell.edu/

What We Need

As the Temporary Research Aide, you will assist in developing and conducting routine preset surveys and/or interviews. Additionally, you will organize and summarize financial data and monitor the grant budget. Other duties include:

• Overseeing the organization of project events and workshops.
• Entering data into databases and/or spreadsheets and verifying accuracy.
• Gathering data as requested for reporting and publications.
• Providing input on team activities for the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Monitoring purchasing orders/records and tracking project-related expenses.
• Completing procedural compliance documentation (i.e., IRB for human subjects).
• Assisting in the preparation of purchase orders and tracking receipt and storage of supplies.

We are looking for a talented individual with an excellent work ethic, who is interested in social science and community-engaged research. Specifically, we need someone who has the following:

• Associate’s Degree and 2 + years of relevant experience in providing research support, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Ability to work independently once provided sufficient direction.
• Ability to work alone or with a team and problem-solve as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and community-centered engagement.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

This is a six-month, temporary, full-time position at 39 hours/week. There is the possibility of renewal that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance. This position is located in Ithaca, New York.

Rewards and Benefits

Compensation is $27.95/hour.

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, and sustainability.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end-of-year Winter Break from December 25 - January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell.
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