Job Vacancies for the Research Foundation of SUNY Potsdam

Research Foundation Job Vacancies

The Research Foundation is a private, nonprofit educational corporation whose primary responsibility is the administration of externally funded contracts and grants for and on behalf of the State University of New York. As such, it is not supported by state appropriated tax dollars, nor does it receive support services provided to NYS agencies. The Foundation is responsible for its own financial, legal and business systems; maintains its own personnel policies, employee fringe benefits program and payroll services.

Vacancy announcements

The following are the current vacancies available:

NCMEP SUMMER TUTOR

The Research Foundation (RF) for SUNY Potsdam, a private not-for-profit educational corporation, invites applications for two SUMMER TUTORS for the North Country Migrant Education Program.SPANISH NOT REQUIRED. June 26 through August 12, 2013.

One part-time (25-30 hours per week) position for the Gouverneur District

One part-time (20-30 hours per week) position for the Massena, Norwood, & Salmon River Districts

Summer tutors work in the home with migrant children, preschool through high school, on age appropriate skills with an emphasis on math and reading. Curriculum and training provided.$14.70 per hour. Teaching certification preferred. Mileage paid.Telephone w/answering machine, dependable car and valid driver's license required.

E-mail (tiernav@potsdam.edu), Fax (315-267-2771) or send cover letter and resume to Megan Foster, Director, NCMEP, SUNY Potsdam, 282 Van Housen Hall Ext., Potsdam, NY 13676.Questions, call 315-267-2510/800-576-8357.Application review will begin immediately and continue until positions filled.RF is an AA/EO employer.

PIAR Research Staff Assistant

The Research Foundation for SUNY, a private not-for-profit educational corporation, invites applications for a Research Staff Assistant for the Potsdam Institute for Applied Research.Responsibilities include:collection of data from various field sites in support of various department projects; management of data to include data input, analyzing large data bases, conducting quality control procedures such as error checking and verification, data conversion and assisting with analysis and reporting; communicating with professional staff from high schools, state educational agencies and human services agencies as needed; and statistical analysis.

Preferred qualifications: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; internet supported research and statistical analysis.Required qualifications:bachelor's degree, or equivalent in a related field and relevant experience.Familiarity with data base usage as well as the ability to translate research results into working documents for end users and the ability to assist development of grant proposals.Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send letter of application, resume and names and phone numbers of three references to PIAR Director, Van Housen Hall Extension, 4^th Floor, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY13676.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.Renewal of appointment is subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of annual funding. The Research Foundation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.