Variable Hours Officer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $37.36-$37.36

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The School of Nursing is looking to hire one (1) Variable Hour Officer to work in a research assistant capacity on an NIH-funded study testing the impact of an asthma intervention with teenagers in NYC high schools. Most of the duties will occur in the schools with some office work and periodic night and weekend work as well. Targeted high schools are located in southern Brooklyn, and northern and downtown Manhattan. The incumbent must be able to travel to these schools.

Responsibilities

Specific tasks for this position entail:

• Proctoring intervention sessions with adolescents
• Photocopying study materials
• Interviewing students in person and/or by phone or Zoom, and their caregivers by phone or Zoom,
• Entering data,and
• Other tasks as needed.

This position will last up to 12 months. The hours will vary depending on the individual's availability.

This is a temporary position with a flexible work schedule.

This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the grant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to present information to groups of teenagers (i.e., make classroom presentations)
• Must be able to travel between Manhattan and Brooklyn currently, which may expand to other boroughs
• Ability to work in the schools a few days a week during the high school day, which is typically 8 - 3
• Ability to work some nights/weekends to follow up with teenagers and/or interview parents
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or related field
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Prior research experience is a plus; coursework and/or school thesis are acceptable research experiences.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.