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

📋 Description

• Collect and prepare data for a dashboard initiative.

• Identify publicly available datasets related to education and occupational information across various U.S. states.

• Download, categorize, and arrange data systematically.

• Verify data alignment with project specifications.

• Connect regional segments in public datasets to corresponding counties.

• Enhance and hone applied research competencies.

• Collaborate and strategize with senior researchers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in working with and preparing real-world datasets for analysis, which includes identifying data and validating data quality to meet project requirements.

• Openness and capability to acquire new quantitative skills as needed and implement them in various contexts.

• Background in institution-level K-12 education data and occupational statistics.

• Proven problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to address complex and often unfamiliar research inquiries.

• Ability to collaborate and strategize effectively with senior-level researchers.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic.

• Ability to receive feedback and constructive criticism positively.

• Proficient command of the English language with demonstrated writing and editing capabilities, including experience in conveying complex statistical ideas to a non-technical audience.

• A Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, another Social Science with quantitative training, or a related quantitative field is preferred.

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent academic experience) in conducting quantitative research and analysis is preferred.

• Experience in the K-12 education sector is strongly preferred.