[Hiring] Part-time Research Assistant @The Learning Accelerator d/b/a FullScale Learning

Role Description

As a Research Assistant at FullScale, you will support qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis for K-12 research projects. The role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with complex and imperfect datasets, and the ability to follow structured protocols while collaborating closely with researchers. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their experience in educational research and mixed-methods analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support data analysis for two projects involving the preparation of qualitative and quantitative datasets that range in complexity.
• FullScale is leading a multi-state study that draws on interview and survey data gathered across 6-9 U.S. schools. Key responsibilities include:
  • Cleaning and structuring survey data and qualitative transcripts
  • Preparing and merging survey and demographic datasets
  • Generating summary statistics and basic analytic outputs
  • Supporting mixed-methods integration across data sources
  • Reporting and dissemination support, including development of data visualizations
• FullScale is leading a second multi-state study that draws on a constellation of complex, multi-site student outcomes, focus group and adult interview data across 10 U.S. schools. Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing cross-site data documentation
  • Managing SIS and student outcome data intake
  • Cleaning, standardizing, and merging multi-site qualitative and quantitative datasets
  • Maintaining codebooks and decision logs
  • Producing summary statistics by site and subgroup
  • Reporting and dissemination support, including development of data visualizations

Qualifications

• Committed to FullScale’s mission and values.
• Strong Research and Data Foundations: Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data, including cleaning, organizing, and preparing datasets for analysis.
• Detail-Oriented Communicator: Clear and professional communication in both written and verbal formats.
• Organized and Reliable Executor: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with minimal oversight.
• Collaborative and Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Equity-Oriented: Valuing diverse perspectives and committed to supporting inclusive research practices.

Requirements

• Compensation: $45 per hour, No benefits
• Location: Remote
• Reports to: Managing Director, Evaluation & Measurement
• Team: Programs: Evaluation & Measurement
• This is a six-month, part-time Research Assistant role, starting the week of June 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.
• This part-time role will not exceed 8 hours in a single workday or 35 hours in a single workweek, but no more than a total of 520 hours during this project.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with an expected hourly rate in a competitive range for early-career research support roles.
• Interested candidates should submit their resume and an up-to-date CITI/Human Subjects Research certificate.