Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

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 Undergraduate Student Research Assistant 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 4 Position Summary

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 17.50 Maximum Hourly Salary 17.50 Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PT120P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date 10/1/2026 End Date 12/31/2026 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

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