Qureos Mentor

Research Foundation CUNY

<div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Description</b></h3>
<div><p>The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the Department of Education and is designed to identify youths with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post-secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. The academic program will take place at Bronx Community College.</p>
<p><i>
Spanish teacher will work from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm from November 1, 2025 &ndash; March 27, 2026 (Saturdays 4 hours per week)</i></p>
<p>
The Spanish teacher is required to teach beginning, intermediate, and advance. Must teach different parts of speech, sentence fragments, sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, proper nouns and pronouns, joining ideas together, building vocabulary skills, and reading novels to write a research paper.</p>
<p><b>
Start Date:</b> November 1, 2025</p></div>
</div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Duties</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Devote 4 hours every Saturday from November - April (Saturdays)</li>
<li>Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials</li>
<li>Prepare Pre and Post exams</li>
<li>Prepare and submit weekly progress and attendance reports</li>
<li>Conduct evaluation of student's progress</li>
<li>Work closely with the Upward Bound counseling and tutoring staff</li>
<li>Must be able to develop individual remediation plans and work with students individually and in groups</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Spanish teacher must have a New York State Certification in Spanish (9th - 12th grade)</li>
<li>Two or three years of experience in an educational training program or in a target high school</li>
<li>Must have knowledge of problems and interests of disadvantaged youths</li>
<li>Quality of integrity, dignity, and cordiality</li>
<li>Must provide two (2) letters of recommendation on a business letterhead signed</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RFCUNY Benefits</b></h4>
<b><i>RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals</i></b>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Research Foundation</b></h4>
<div><p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY&rsquo;s 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 society&rsquo;s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h4>
<div>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.</div></div></div>

Spanish Teacher

<div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Description</b></h3>
<div><p>The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the Department of Education and is designed to identify youths with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post- secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. The academic program will take place at Bronx Community College.</p>
<p>
Part time teacher is required to teach on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm from November 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026.</p>
<p>
Mandatory High School courses: Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Chemistry and (Physics is a bonus).</p>
<p><b>
Start Date:</b> November 1, 2025</p></div>
</div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Duties</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Devote 4 hours every Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</li>
<li>Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials</li>
<li>Prepare Pre and Post exams</li>
<li>Prepare and submit weekly progress and attendance reports</li>
<li>Conduct evaluation of student's progress</li>
<li>Work closely with the Upward Bound staff</li>
<li>Must be able to develop individual remediation plans and work with students individually and in groups</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Science instructor must have a New York State Certification in Science (9th - 12th grade)</li>
<li>Two or three years of experience in an educational training program or in a target high school</li>
<li>Must have knowledge of problems and interests of disadvantaged youth</li>
<li>Quality of integrity, dignity and cordiality</li>
<li>Must provide two (2) signed letters of recommendation on a business letterhead</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RFCUNY Benefits</b></h4>
<b><i>RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals</i></b>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Research Foundation</b></h4>
<div><p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY&rsquo;s 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 society&rsquo;s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h4>
<div>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.</div></div></div>

Science Teacher

<div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Description</b></h3>
<div><p>The College Readiness Instructor will play a key role in supporting STEP participants in preparing for higher education. This position combines college application guidance, career readiness skill-building, and practice test assistance. The Instructor will design and deliver engaging after-school workshops to help students strengthen academic skills, complete competitive college applications, and develop strategies for postsecondary success.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Facilitate after-school workshops on college readiness topics, including essay writing, personal statements, resume development, and interview preparation.</li>
<li>Guide students through the college application process, including CUNY, SUNY, and private institutions.</li>
<li>Provide individualized support with FAFSA/TAP, scholarship applications, and supplemental materials.</li>
<li>Assist students with practice tests and test-taking strategies for exams such as the SAT, ACT, and Regents.</li>
<li>Integrate career readiness activities, including goal setting, time management, and professional communication.</li>
<li>Collaborate with STEP program staff to track student progress and provide regular updates.</li>
<li>Maintain an inclusive, supportive, and motivating learning environment that encourages participation and confidence.</li>
<li>Perform related administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking and workshop planning, as required by the Research Foundation of CUNY and BMCC.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Duties</b></h4>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Education, English, Counseling, or related field</li>
<li>Prior experience working with high school students in academic enrichment, college readiness, or after-school programming</li>
<li>Strong background in English instruction, essay writing, and career/college preparation</li>
<li>Knowledge of the college admissions process, including financial aid and scholarship resources</li>
<li>Familiarity with standardized tests (SAT, ACT, Regents) and effective test-preparation strategies</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations</li>
<li>Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RFCUNY Benefits</b></h4>
<b><i>RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals</i></b>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Research Foundation</b></h4>
<div><p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY&rsquo;s 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 society&rsquo;s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h4>
<div>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.</div></div></div>

STEP INSTRUCTOR College Readiness

<div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Description</b></h3>
<div><p>The Research Coordinator will work full-time and often onsite in an outpatient setting of our research partner, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, that provides integrated care to a predominantly unhoused population who uses drugs. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators (PIs &ndash; Drs. Teresa L&oacute;pez-Castro and Aaron Fox), the Research Coordinator will work on federally funded projects, adapting and evaluating treatments for individuals with opioid use disorder and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is an excellent position for individuals dedicated to clinical research with an emphasis on community engaged research methods, trauma-related disorders, and increasing the quality of mental health services for people who use drugs. As a supervisory position, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for carrying out complex studies, including multisite clinical trials, and supervising and training new team members, including study coordinators and graduate students.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage the day-to-day coordination of multiple aspects of the research project with investigators, study coordinators, data managers, and other study team members.</li>
<li>Achieve competency in research assessments that will be used to determine participant eligibility and measure key outcomes.</li>
<li>Consent, screen, and conduct research assessment visits; visits will include assessment of trauma- and substance use-related disorders; collection and testing of urine specimens; and follow-up communications with participants.</li>
<li>Coordinate and support tele-therapy study visits at two harm reduction agencies: prepare study participants and interventionists for tele-therapy sessions, provide technological support during session, and act as liaison between study participant, clinical staff, and study interventionist throughout study period.</li>
<li>Engage in outreach efforts to harm reduction staff and clients to discuss the research study.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the other community-based organization study sites, including leading regular meetings with other study coordinators, assisting with implementation of the study protocol at other study sites, providing quality assurance during data collection, and answering questions about the study protocol.</li>
<li>Train and supervise study coordinators conducting study assessments and coordinating tele-therapy study visits at other trial sites.</li>
<li>Facilitate study-related financial transactions.</li>
<li>Extract and examine medical records.</li>
<li>Work with PI to update study protocols, including the development of new measures, and preparing protocol amendments to the Institutional Review Board as needed.</li>
<li>Use a variety of electronic systems to conduct research related activities including RedCap and Epic.</li>
<li>Work with PI to develop recruitment strategies and manage tracking database; prepare regular reports for the PIs about recruitment and tracking.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support during meetings with study partners and staff.</li>
<li>Securely manage and maintain study data.</li>
<li>Perform regular audits to ensure that collected data are complete and accurate, and research protocols are being followed.</li>
<li>Assist in drafting reports, preparing conference abstracts, and presentations related to the project.</li>
<li>Maintain supply and records of study incentives as well as multiple study logs.</li>
<li>Engage and retain people who use drugs using an outgoing, friendly, empathetic and compassionate approach.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Duties</b></h4>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
<div><p><b>Experience and Educational Background:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree (MA or MS) preferred (i.e. Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or a related discipline). Will consider highly qualified applicants with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and at a least three years of post-baccalaureate experience in clinical research, such as conducting structured clinical interviews, collecting biological specimens, extracting medical records.</li>
<li>Experience managing large research projects, such as clinical trials, and supervising research staff preferred.</li>
<li>Experience working in or with harm reduction, mental health, or other community-based settings preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Competencies:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong clinical interviewing skills and knowledge such as active listening, cultural humility, key interviewing techniques, conflict resolution, and critical thinking.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multi-site studies and coordinate timelines, deliverables, and team responsibilities.</li>
<li>Skilled in organizing and leading regular meetings and tracking follow-up tasks.</li>
<li>Experience training staff on research protocols and data collection procedures.</li>
<li>Skill in providing constructive feedback, supervision, and support to study team members, especially across multiple settings.</li>
<li>Experience with IRB procedures and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Proficiency with research management software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics), video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom Health), and scheduling platforms.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication to provide clear guidance, respond to protocol questions, and facilitate cross-site collaboration.</li>
<li>Attention to detail for identifying and addressing deviations, inconsistencies, or errors in data collection or participant flow.</li>
<li>Fluency in spoken and written Spanish preferred.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RFCUNY Benefits</b></h4>
<b><i>RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals</i></b>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Research Foundation</b></h4>
<div><p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY&rsquo;s 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 society&rsquo;s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h4>
<div>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.</div></div></div>

Research Coordinator

<div><p>Job Description</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Description</b></h3>
<div><p>The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the Department of Education and is designed to identify youths with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post- secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development, and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. The academic program is located at Bronx Community College.</p>
<p>
Part time position for the academic Saturday program beginning on November 1, 2025 - April 2026. Teacher must commit to dedicate (4) hours every Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Bronx Community College.</p>
<p><b>
Start Date</b>: November 1, 2025</p></div>
</div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Duties</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Must submit a syllabus for classroom instruction for approval prior to the start of the Saturday program</li>
<li>Required to teach all levels of English - Literature and Composition</li>
<li>Prepare and administer Pre and Post test</li>
<li>Evaluate students' academic needs</li>
<li>Produce progress reports/transcripts at the end of the academic year for each student</li>
<li>Report to the curriculum coordinator/associate director on any concerns or academic need of student</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul></div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
<div><ul><li>Must be certified by the Department of Education in English</li>
<li>Must have several years of experience working with the high school population</li>
<li>Must have some knowledge of Trio programs</li>
<li>Must provide 2 letters of recommendation on business letterhead signed</li>
</ul></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RFCUNY Benefits</b></h4>
<b><i>RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals</i></b>
</div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Research Foundation</b></h4>
<div><p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY&rsquo;s 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 society&rsquo;s most pressing challenges.</p>
<p>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 CUNY&rsquo;s research and sponsored programs.</p>
</div></div><p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></h4>
<div>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.</div></div></div>

English Teacher