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American Institutes for Research · 10 hours ago

Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Student Attendance (Part-Time)

United States

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58/hr - $78/hr

3+ years exp

American Institutes for Research is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to solving urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. They are seeking a Part-Time Senior Technical Assistance Consultant to support K–12 education agencies in improving student attendance and engagement, focusing on designing, implementing, and evaluating relevant strategies.

EducationNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid)

Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources

Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions

Provide expertise on evidence-based strategies to address chronic absenteeism and promote regular attendance and student engagement

Support research activities related to student attendance and engagement, including data collection, analysis, and reporting

Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on student attendance and engagement

Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned

Qualification

Evidence-based practicesTechnical assistanceTrainingCoachingCollaboration with educatorsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in attendance- and engagement-related topics

Knowledge of evidence-based practices for improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism and educator professional development

Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to educators or administrators on attendance-focused initiatives

Experience collaborating with education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds

High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality

Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment

Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time