[Hiring] Research Associate, Education Systems & Policy @American Institutes for Research

Role Description

Join AIR as a Research Associate and use your research, evaluation, and collaboration skills to help advance our mission of generating evidence and applying data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. In this role, you will contribute to research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects by:

• Collecting and analyzing data
• Synthesizing findings
• Developing reports and deliverables
• Supporting business development efforts
• Helping project teams manage timelines and priorities

This position will support a portfolio of evaluation and research projects focused on strengthening outcomes for students, families, and communities through meaningful engagement, community partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration. Much of this work examines:

• How programs and initiatives are implemented
• The conditions that support their success
• How evaluation findings can be used to drive continuous improvement

The Research Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, contributing to projects that inform decision-making and help create more effective and equitable systems of support.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields
• Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection
• Experience using qualitative or quantitative data analysis software programs, including, but not limited to, STATA, R, NVivo, or similar software

Requirements

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility/adaptability, including an ability to work in dynamic environments and think strategically

Benefits

• Anticipated Hourly Rate Range: $33 — $40 USD

Disclosures

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

Accessibility Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at [email protected] or call 202.403.5000.

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