Office of Research, Evaluation, and Program Support (REPS) at City University of New York (CUNY) - Research Intern

The Office of Research, Evaluation, and Program Support (REPS) at City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive program evaluation unit situated within SUD. Working in many areas of public higher education and beyond, REPS conducts empirical research, implementation, and impact studies to provide partners with the knowledge and resources necessary to develop, improve, and ultimately reach key project goals. Central to REPS operations is a partnership with the Office of Data Management and Analytics (DMA). REPS coordinates with DMA on data collection and management protocols, business intelligence tools for reporting, and to implement complex, integrative applications. REPS evaluators employ rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methods, and approach their work with a focus on leveraging data integration to drive program improvement and inform critical decision-making (http://www.cuny.edu/academics/evaluation.html).
 
REPS investigates issues related to higher education and educational equity among students and residents of New York City. REPS projects are organized into three focus areas: College Readiness, College Access and Success, and Career Readiness and Workforce Development. In addition, REPS has developed a body of work on cross-cutting topic areas that intersect with these portfolios, including developmental education, adult and continuing education, STEM pathways, vulnerable populations, and equity. 
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REPS currently provides evaluation services to over 30 educational programs administered by CUNY’s Central Office, including CUNY Start, Early College Initiative (ECI), College Now, and the ASAP-CUNY Start Foster Care Initiative. We also partner with programs and researchers at CUNY campuses, as well as external organizations and institutions in New York City. 

REPS seeks a currently enrolled graduate student to work as a research intern on a short-term basis. The research intern will primarily conduct approximately 25 interviews alongside REPS research staff for a project conducting research on the Institute of Justice and Opportunity’s College Initiative at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 

Duties Include: 

• With training, conduct interviews with current or former college students who are re-entering citizens; 
• Record and track all data collection activities; 
• Participate in interview planning discussions with REPS research staff; 
• Maintain information gathered from interviews efficiently and with confidentiality; 
• Other duties as assigned; 

Qualifications:

Required 

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree or advanced graduate training program in applied social research, political science, education, or other social sciences. 
• Detail-oriented and ability to keep accurate, well-organized records. 
• Ability to be flexible and to work carefully and quickly. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Preferred 

• Formal training in qualitative research methods; 
• Experience conducting interviews or focus groups; 
• Experience working on research teams; 
• Interest in citizen re-entry issues. 

Compensation: Maximum of 50 hours of work between July and August (possibly into early September)/ $25 per hour 

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Miriam.Rodriguez@cuny.edu 

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