Research Foundation CUNY
Job Title: Saturday Program Assistant
PVN ID: BA-2508-006965
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: BARUCH COLLEGE
Job Description
General Description
The Baruch STEP Academy (http://step.baruch.cuny.edu/) is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve 200 middle and high school students throughout the city annually. The Spring 2025 Program will operate over 10 Saturday sessions, October 4th through December 13th (excluding November 29th).
The STEP Academy at Baruch College is seeking in-person program assistants to monitor student participation, facilitate workshops, and assist senior staff with administrative and outreach tasks.
Other Duties
Facilitate and assist with workshops
Monitor and maintain student attendance records for in-person and remote courses
Database management
Compile and update relevant program materials and resources
Assist instructors, college counselors, and senior staff with administrative and student-facing services
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required: Availability from 8:30am 3:00pm for every Saturday session
Good communication and presentation skills
Works well under pressure and possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents
Collaborative nature and experience working on teams
Preferred: Current undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student
Major in education, psychology, or STEM field
Have an interest in education, college readiness, or youth development
Experience working with middle or high school populations
The application deadline is September 1st. Only applicants who submit a cover letter will be considered. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNYs research and sponsored programs. RFCUNYs services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to societys most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNYs research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department Office of STEP & CSTEP Programs Status Part Time Pay Range $20.00-$20.00 Hour(s) a week 6.50 Closing Date Oct 12, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions Apply
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Monitor and maintain student attendance records for in-person and remote courses
Database management
Compile and update relevant program materials and resources
Assist instructors, college counselors, and senior staff with administrative and student-facing services
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required: Availability from 8:30am 3:00pm for every Saturday session
Good communication and presentation skills
Works well under pressure and possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents
Collaborative nature and experience working on teams
Preferred: Current undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student
Major in education, psychology, or STEM field
Have an interest in education, college readiness, or youth development
Experience working with middle or high school populations
The application deadline is September 1st. Only applicants who submit a cover letter will be considered. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNYs research and sponsored programs. RFCUNYs services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to societys most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNYs research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department Office of STEP & CSTEP Programs Status Part Time Pay Range $20.00-$20.00 Hour(s) a week 6.50 Closing Date Oct 12, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions Apply
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