Research Associate - Postdoctoral Educational Specialist

General Duties Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others. Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings Collaborates with internal and external colleagues Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties Contract Title Research Associate FLSA Exempt Campus Specific Information The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute was founded in 1992 at The City College of New York. It is the nation’s first university‑based research institute dedicated to the study of the Dominican people, particularly those who have made the United States their home. In addition to producing rigorous and impactful scholarship, working with younger generations at all levels, including undergraduate and school students, has long been a central priority and an essential component of the Institute’s mission. A defining hallmark of the Institute is its unique ability to integrate participants across these diverse educational levels into its research projects, creating a dynamic, intergenerational model of learning that transcends age and academic stage. In 2025, these programs served close to 800 students, including 20 participants from across the United States in the Summer Research Internship. While these initiatives have grown into a robust educational pipeline, serving multiple stages of the academic journey in a structured sequence and representing the only program of its kind in the nation focused on Dominican Studies, the Institute seeks a candidate who can support the continued research, assessment, and development of its educational programs and initiatives. The successful candidate must possess a unique professional and academic profile that combines theoretical knowledge on educational pedagogy with practical application. The preferred candidate should possess experience working within the K‑12 public school system, including collaborating with teachers and administrators, as well as a Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field. Duties of the Proposed Position Support the development and assessment of initiatives that bring together all of CUNY DSI’s educational programs, including contributing to program planning and evaluation activities. Track and document program outcomes and impact. Conduct research and assessment related to recruitment, retention, and participation in educational programs. Collaborate with educational programs and institutions that may provide practical experience to our students. Assist with identifying and supporting grant opportunities aligned with the Institute’s educational and research mission. Analyze, and evaluate program data to: inform research and programmatic decision‑making, support the preparation of grant proposals, make presentations at academic conferences, and prepare publications both in lay language for the general public and peer‑reviewed articles for the scholarly community. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of experience working with K‑12 public school systems or educational settings. Demonstrated research experience related to educational pedagogy, student engagement, education access, or community‑based educational initiatives. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Experience preparing research reports, conference presentations, or scholarly publications. Compensation Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. Benefits CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and tax‑deferred savings plans. Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 32346 Location: City College of New York Job Type: Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr The City University of New York