The Nest Support Project at the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to support the day-to-day administrative duties.

The mission of the Nest Support Project is to advance the development and implementation of sound educational solutions for autistic students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Project provides training, professional development, and on-site and remote consultation for teachers, therapists, and administrators working in the Nest program schools in the New York City Department of Education.

Our Nest model is grounded in a commitment to true inclusion. It takes a developmental approach to student learning and social development and honors the experiences and perspectives of autistic self-advocates.

We are seeking a part-time Assistant Research Scientist to support our team in the following ways:

• Updating and maintaining digital contact lists

• Completing regular office supply inventory checks

• File paper and digital filing records in compliance with state and organizational criteria

• Track and file attendance records from trainings and courses

The ideal candidate is, first and foremost, committed to our organizational mission and vision, is organized and attentive to detail, and dynamic thinker who can easily make in-course adjustments to work plans as the need arises.

All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply.

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