PT Honors Thesis Assistant

The position reports to the Associate Dean of the Honors College. The part-time Thesis Assistant is based in NYC, but the position serves both campuses. The Honors College is the academic and administrative home for over 1,000 of the top students at Pace University. Every Honors student is required to complete a thesis to graduate from the Honors College. The part-time Senior Thesis Advisor oversees the process from brainstorming ideas all the way until final presentations, and students also work hand-in-hand with Faculty Advisors to ensure the research is sound and develops into their best work.

Position Duties

• Organize and track thesis data (i.e. advisors, topics, presentation dates, progress, and more) in Excel and CRM Advise.
• Help plan thesis-related events, presentations, workshops, and more, especially in regards to designing promotional materials in Canva or related platforms, as well as marketing to various Honors student populations when needed.
• Administer exit surveys to the graduating seniors.
• Coordinate the social media marketing of thesis-related events with the students running the accounts.
• Regularly check in with Senior Thesis Advisor about developments, issues, and more as the semester progresses.
• Quality-checking Dynamic Forms and Adobe Sign templates relating to the thesis process or offering a secondary opinion on a student's draft if requested.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally up to 20 hours per week.

Remote work is permitted. Must have ability to join synchronous Zoom check-ins when necessary.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in conducting academic research (human subject research preferably).
• Experience working with students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office in particular Excel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

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Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution.
• Excellent work/life balance opportunities.
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.