Research Associate, Learning Supports

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Facilitate and assist in the collection of primary source data through interviews, focus groups, surveys, educational technology usage data, school administrative records, and publicly accessible information.

• Act as the main contact for schools and educators, coordinating activities related to study data collection.

• Review and process qualitative and quantitative data in accordance with established data procedures.

• Perform basic descriptive analyses and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of results.

• Create documents, report sections, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret the findings.

• Aid in project management by establishing timelines, organizing meetings, and monitoring project progress.

• Assist in the recruitment of research participants through promotional materials and outreach to educational districts.

• Contribute to proposal writing and business development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in social sciences or related fields.

• Experience in collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data, ideally within educational settings.

• Proficiency in conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis using data analysis software such as Stata, R, NVivo, or Dedoose.

• A keen interest in the role of AI in education.

• Classroom teaching experience or involvement with education stakeholders is an advantage.

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

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and projects at the same time.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Capability to interact and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and external partners.

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

• Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.

• Depending on project requirements, qualified candidates may need to comply with specific residency criteria.

• Selected candidates must adhere to child safeguarding principles and undergo reference and background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program.

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for the employment process.

• Reference and background checks for selected candidates.

• Drug-free work environment.