[Hiring] Data and Research Consultant @Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

Role Description

The Presidents' Alliance is looking for a Data and Research Consultant to manage data updates, support recurring research reports, assist with external research partnerships, and help organize a new Research Library on the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. This individual will be responsible for updating the data for the Higher Ed Immigration Portal, ensuring that national and state-level data remain current, accurate, well-documented, and accessible to higher education leaders, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, advocates, and the public.

The role requires two equally important skill sets: strong quantitative research and data analysis and strong writing skills. The ideal candidate can independently analyze datasets, identify meaningful findings and trends, assess the quality and limitations of available data, and translate complex quantitative information into clear, compelling reports, briefs, and digital content for nontechnical audiences.

In addition to maintaining established data resources, the consultant will support original research, special projects, and research collaborations across the Presidents’ Alliance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, applied research, or a related field; or an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing quantitative datasets and identifying meaningful findings, patterns, trends, and implications.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency working with data in Excel and CSV formats, including data analysis, validation, and presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, methodological rigor, documentation, and quality control.
• Ability to understand and communicate research methodologies, data limitations, and appropriate interpretations of findings.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage recurring data updates and multiple research deliverables.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, proactively identify data and research needs, and move work forward with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of higher education, immigration, public policy, demography, education policy, or a related field strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Part-Time Consultant, Hourly, Non-exempt, Not Benefits Eligible
• Up to 14 hours per week
• Remote position in a virtual-first work environment