Temporary Research Aide (Department of Communication); Ithaca, New York

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The mission of the Action Research Collaborative (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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and conducting routine preset surveys and/or interviews.
• Organize and summarize financial data and monitor the grant budget.
• Oversee the organization of project events and workshops.
• Enter data into databases and/or spreadsheets and verify accuracy.
• Gather data as requested for reporting and publications.
• Provide input on team activities for the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Monitor purchasing orders/records and track project-related expenses.
• Complete procedural compliance documentation (i.e., IRB for human subjects).
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and track receipt and storage of supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health and personal leave
• Three weeks of vacation
• 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.
• Two additional floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree