BRICS Student Research Assistant, VCPA

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 BRICS Student Research Assistant, VCPA FLSA Non-Exempt Position Number H08255 Department Ctr for Community Engaged Learning Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center Location Hybrid Hybrid Policy Please review the Hybrid Policy here. Scheduled Hours Per Week 9 Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Professor, Fordham Graduate School of Education, the VCPA Research Assistant will help VCPA develop and implement a strategy to contact, survey, and interview people associated with the VCPA internship programs to document the program's benefits. (See descriptions at https://vancortlandt.org/programs-overview/internships/.)

The Research Assistant will help design and implement surveys and interview protocols to ascertain whether the internships provide teens with meaningful employment, help them explore green college and career possibilities, help them become more environmentally responsible, and/or provide job skills training. You will recruit participants and gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data through surveys and interviews with current and former interns, program managers, and families.

Essential Functions

Reviews current data that VCPA has on alumni and identify initial trends and gaps in information.

Develops and implements processes for recruiting participants via text, email, and social media.

Develops and carries out surveys and interview/focus group protocols for current and former interns, program staff, and families.

Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data using statistical methods and qualitative data analysis software.

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 or graduate student at Fordham University.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.

Experience taking initiative, being flexible, and handling multiple responsibilities effectively.

Ability to analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Organization and time management skills.

Ability to think analytically.

Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience living or working in one of the Bronx communities served by VCPA (not including the Fordham campus).

Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.

Ability to speak one or more languages spoken in the Bronx community served by VCPA internships.

Interest in career development, nature, and/or youth development.

Minimum Hourly Salary 17.50 Maximum Hourly Salary 24.70 Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PT130P Number of Vacancies 2 Start Date 10/1/2026 End Date 12/31/2026 Posting Date 09/16/2026 Special Instructions

You must currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, graduate student, or PhD student at Fordham University 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

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required Standing Not Required Walking Not Required Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

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 a current full time undergraduate or graduate student at Fordham University?
• Yes
• No