Staff Associate II - Management

Description

Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration for the Management Division, the Staff Associate II is responsible for the daily management and operation of research, academic, and teaching needs of a Management Division Professor who is visually impaired.

Responsibilities:

Research

1. Manages research and academic activities of the Professor, including, but not limited to: conducting library and electronic research, literature reviews, statistical data analysis, research summaries, and assisting with the design and implementation of research projects through survey design, participant management, training of research assistants, (RAs), beta testing surveys, proof-reading, and lab presentations. Works with the Professor on all research related assignments including traveling with the Professor to research sites. Works with company employees on research collaborations to identify relevant research information, consolidates company documents and materials relevant to research project.
2. Coordinates research projects, organizes lab schedules, organizes research meetings, hiring RAs, proofing recommendations, assisting journal review, etc., and collaborates with the Professor on each of these areas.
3. Reads research related materials aloud, organizes, synthesizes, and summarizes psychological/management related research papers. Organizes related files and folders for citations and research.
4. Assists with preparation of research papers and presentations. Proofreads and formats manuscripts. Prepares all materials for research related presentations, and other related duties as needed.                                         

Administrative: 

1. Hires, trains, and supervises staff needed for any additional needs.
2. Acts as a guide for the professor while in the working environment whenever necessary
3. Performs related administrative and research duties as needed.  

 

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Management or in a related cross-disciplinary area such as economics, neuroscience, psychology, engineering, or philosophy;
• 1-2 years of research experience in a research assistant role required; 
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, research, writing and presentation skills required;
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with MS Office necessary;
• Must be fluent in the statistical programs R and R Studio. Programming experience in SPSS strongly preferred;
• Familiarity with statistical tools is required;
• Candidate will be expected to perform research in literature searches, statistical analysis, background research and survey design;
• Familiarity with campus and surrounding areas essential;
• Some evening and weekend work required;
• Must be able to travel.

Application Instructions

The following items are required as part of your application submission: 

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample
• Letters of recommendation/evaluation (2)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

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.