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Job Title: Lead Teaching Assistant

PVN ID: BA-2505-006825

Category: Instruction and Social Service

Job Description

General Description

Objective: The NYC Tech Talent Pipeline Residency Program at Baruch College is seeking a Lead Teaching Assistant to support a 10-week Data Analytics and Cybersecurity Bootcamp for Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors. The instructional team consists of one (1) Instructors, four (4) Teaching Assistants, and one (1) Lead Teaching Assistant. Team members will support approximately 40 CUNY students, facilitate skill-building tutorials, guide project work, and help ensure each student's successful completion of the program.

Reports To: Program Manager, TTP Residency at Baruch CollegeTimeline: Anticipated timeframe: June 16 – August 18, 2023Weekly schedule is 35 - 40 hours per week

ABOUT THE TECH TALENT PIPELINEThe NYC Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP), an initiative of the Workforce Development Corporation (WDC), is the City of New York’s tech industry partnership. Launched in 2014, TTP supports the inclusive growth of NYC’s tech sector and prepares New Yorkers for 21st-century careers. Through partnerships with over 385 companies, 17 local colleges, and multiple public and private organizations, TTP designs training programs that connect academic learning to industry needs, providing meaningful career pathways for students and skilled talent for employers.

Other Duties

+ Assist and support the instructor in delivering technical content related to data Analytics and cybersecurity

+ Lead sessions or substitute for the instructor as needed

+ Manage the daily assignment of breakout groups and support coverage among teaching assistants

+ Monitor help tickets during instruction and lab/project work; respond to student questions in real time

+ Identify student learning gaps and coordinate individualized tutoring support as needed

+ Track and monitor student academic performance, ensuring timely feedback and interventions

+ Provide hands-on support for student group and individual project development

+ Review and grade assignments, including pre/post assessments and capstone projects

+ Collaborate with the instructor to revise curriculum and design or refine assignments to meet instructional goals

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

+ BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or equivalent math / science discipline

+ Strong foundation in either or both:

+ Data Analytics Tools: Python (pandas, numpy), SQL, Excel, Tableau or Power BI

+ Cybersecurity Concepts: System vulnerabilities, threat mitigation, network security, basic ethical hacking practices

+ Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows

+ Ability to provide both technical support and mentorship to students

PREFERRED:

+ Familiarity with cloud computing tools (e.g., AWS, Azure)

+ Prior experience working as a teaching assistant in a CUNY or bootcamp setting

+ Interest or experience in cybersecurity frameworks and certifications (e.g., NIST, CompTIA

+ SECURITY+ and / or CISSP

+ Other Tech / Cyber / networking industry certification is a plus

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 CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’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’s 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 CUNY’s 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 Information Systems and Statistics

Status Full Time

Pay Range $25.00-$25.00

Closing Date Jul 02, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

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