Research Assistant, Learning Supports

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist with a range of research projects aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes.

• Perform literature reviews to support research initiatives and proposal writing.

• Prepare and cleanse data for analysis, which includes renaming variables, creating derived variables, and checking datasets for errors and missing values.

• Code and evaluate studies for research synthesis and evidence review endeavors.

• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses, contributing to the reporting and interpretation of findings.

• Recruit and engage schools and districts in research studies through outreach, relationship development, and coordination of recruitment efforts.

• Act as the main point of contact for schools and teachers regarding data collection for studies.

• Create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tools for project tracking.

• Investigate funding opportunities and assist in proposal writing and business development efforts.

• Identify, assess, and develop scholarly materials to communicate research results.

• Prepare research products, presentations, and communication materials for dissemination.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with or experience in research methodologies and data collection techniques, including research synthesis screening, survey design, structured interviews, observations, and focus groups.

• Experience with or a desire to learn communication tools and strategies, particularly through social media platforms.

• Preference for candidates with experience or an interest in using NVivo, R, or Stata for data analysis, although this is not mandatory.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data collection, analysis, and report preparation.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual work environment.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Capacity to work and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and external partners.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

• Visa sponsorship for employment is not available.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• May need to fulfill specific residency requirements based on project work.

• Selected candidates will need to adhere to child safeguarding standards and undergo reference and background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program.

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Reasonable accommodations offered during the employment process.

• Drug-free workplace.

• Reference and background checks for selected candidates.

• Flexible options for remote work within the United States or from an AIR U.S. office location.