Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55, FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION, POMONA, CA, 91768-2557, United States
Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
Employee Type Student Assistant
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Position
Title: Student
ResearchFellow
Department: Tarkington
BusinessFuturesInstitute College of Business Administration Cal Poly Pomona
Reports To: ProfessorL.LinOng, Tarkington
EndowedFacultyFellow
Aboutthe TarkingtonBusinessFutures Institute
TheTarkingtonBusinessFuturesInstitute(TBFI)is athink-and-dotankhousedwithin Cal PolyPomona's College of Business Administration. The Institute bridges rigorous faculty research with the business leaders, policymakers, and communities shaping Southern California's future through applied research, public engagement, strategic convenings, and multimedia communications.
Student Fellowsareintegral membersofthelnstitute'steam, working alongside Faculty Fellowstotranslateresearchintomeaningfulpublicdialoguewhilehelpingbuildthe lnstitute's operational infrastructureand long-term capacity.
SUMMARY:
TheStudentResearchFellowwill helptoproducethelnstitute'spodcast, developpublic-facingcommunications, support policydevelopment, andresearchthatwillsupportthe lnstitute's continued growth.
Aspartofanearly-stageinstitute, thisfellowshipoffersauniqueopportunitytohelpcreate processesandsystems. TheStudentFellowwillcollaboratewiththeFacultyFellowto establish priorities, implement priorityprojects, andcontribute tothelnstitute'sstrategic public engagement efforts.
Students pursuing degrees in communications, journalism, public policy, political science, businessadministration, marketing, economics, mediastudies, orrelateddiscipline shouldapply.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
Podcast Production
Under the direction of the Faculty Fellow, this position will be required to help implement thelnstitute'spodcast strategy, editorialdirection, andproduction schedule whichwill include:
Equipmentsetupand maintenance
Recording sessions
Coordinateguestcommunications, includingoutreach, scheduling, preparationmaterials, technicalguidance, andpost-episode follow-up.
Produce transcripts, episode descriptions, show notes, and search-optimized metadata.
Publish episodes andfacilitate distribution across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other podcast platforms.
Content DevelopmentandDigital Media
Createengagingdigital contentderived frompodcastepisodes, research publications, Instituteevents, andfacultyscholarship.
Produce short-form video content for Linkedln, YouTube, andother emergingdigital platforms.
Podcast releases
Research publications
Monitorpodcastandsocialmediaanalyticsandprepareperformancereportswith recommendationsfor future content strategies.
Communications
Conduct background research supporting Institute initiatives and podcast development.
Researchprospectivepodcast guestsalignedwith Institute priorities.
Assist in creatingmaterials forbusiness leaders, policymakers, andthe broader public based on faculty research.
Supportdevelopmentofpolicybriefs, summaries, presentations, andrelated communications.
Operations
Participateinregularplanningmeetingswiththe Faculty Fellow.
Maintain database of podcast guests, stakeholders, media contacts, and Institute partners.
Assist with planning and logistical support for Institute roundtables, public forums, and special events.
Learning Outcomes
TheStudentResearchFellowwillgainpracticalexperience in:
Individualmentorshipfrom aTarkingtonFaculty Fellow
End-to-endpodcastand multimedia production
Researchandpublicpolicy communications
Professional networkingwith business executives, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and academic experts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants are required to have:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Abilitytomanagemultipleassignmentswhilemeeting deadlines
Demonstrated Initiativeandabilitytoworkindependentlywithminimal supervision
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:
Canvaorsimilargraphicdesign platforms
DatabaseorCRM software
Research, journalism, publicaffairs, orpolicy communications
TIME COMMITMENT: 10-15hoursperweek duringthe FallandSpring semesters.
Additionalhours (notto exceed 20totalhours perweek) mayberequired to support approximately one Institute event each month.
Appointment Period: Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interestedstudentsshould submit :
Optional Portfolio of relevant work
Question regarding the position should be emailed to: tbfi@cpp. edu
TheTarkington Business Futures Institute intentionally develops the National Association ofColleges and Employers (NACE) Career ReadinessCompetencies throughmeaningful experiential learning. Student Fellows will strengthen competencies in:
Career&Self- Development
Critical Thinking
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
