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Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGYBargaining Unit:
Yes
The Tech Talent Pipeline Residency Program (TTPR) is an internship placement program for students in technology and technology-adjacent majors at CUNY City Tech. TTPR partners with industry to prepare students for careers across four key technical domains: IT/Hardware, Full-Stack Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis. We are committed to increasing diversity in the technology workforce and ensuring students graduate work-ready.
Start Date: 1 June, 2026
End Date: 21 August, 2026
Salary: $21/hour, ~19 hours/week
Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates who are passionate about tech education and want hands-on experience supporting a multi-track technical program. TAs work under the direction of the Lead Instructor and Lead TA, providing classroom support, student assistance, and administrative help
Provide support during lectures, live coding sessions, and hands-on project workshops
Assist students in real time with troubleshooting, debugging, and understanding core concepts
Circulate during lab and project time to identify students who need additional help
Offer one-on-one or small-group assistance to students who need extra help with assignments, concepts, or projects
Help students stay on track with project milestones and deadlines
Assist the instructor and Lead TA in grading assignments and projects using the provided rubrics
Track and report student attendance and flag concerns to the Lead TA or instructor
Contribute to maintaining an organized, accessible classroom environment
Attend TA team meetings and coordinate with the Lead TA, Lead Instructor, and program staff
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Computer Science, Web Development, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; familiarity with basic web development workflows
Familiarity with Git/GitHub and at least one additional tool relevant to the bootcamp (SQL, a cloud platform, a data/viz tool, or basic networking concepts)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
A genuine interest in supporting others’ learning and contributing to an open, welcoming environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a tutoring, mentorship, or teaching role
Familiarity with any of the four placement tracks: full-stack dev, IT/hardware, cybersecurity, or data analysis
Experience with or interest in AI development tools
Familiarity with .NET technologies
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume, and an optional sample syllabus for a full stack web development course you would like to teach. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Pay Range:
$21.00 per hr
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite)
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.
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