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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Researcher

Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$42K/yr - $52K/yr

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is focused on improving the quality of education and outcomes for all students. They are seeking an Assistant Researcher to support the evaluation of educational initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, while also producing engaging data visualizations and reports.

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Responsibilities

Support the Principal Investigators to implement comprehensive evaluation plans including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Tasks include designing and programing evaluation instruments, distributing surveys to respondents, sending follow-up reminders, tabulating and analyzing data, and revising surveys based on quantitative and qualitative data

Collect data during professional learning events. Observe and evaluate the use of adult learning principles and evidence-based professional development components at trainings and coaching events (face-to-face and online); provide constructive feedback and coach trainers to improve their professional development

Report data associated with the evaluation results using text and graphical representations that are easily understood by a range of audiences. Tasks include programming automatic data displays in Google Sheets, Power BI, and Excel, basic editing, drafting communication, and updating research synopses

Edit content (documents, videos, webpages) to meet ADA Section 508 accessibility standards

Digitally file and organize data. Develop and follow procedures to maintain ongoing data collection and reporting

Qualification

Data analysisData visualizationExcelGoogle SheetsPower BIWritten communicationOrganizational skillsCoachingInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED and four years of related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in education, research, social sciences, or a related field

Demonstrated excellence in written communication, specifically in interpreting and presenting data for non-academic or general audiences, as evidenced by application materials (e.g., resume, cover letter, or attached writing samples)

Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and learn new procedures or technologies quickly, as evidenced by examples provided in the resume and/or cover letter

Proven success working in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings, completing multiple tasks accurately and on time, as evidenced by professional experience described in the resume and/or cover letter

This position requires a driver's license and ability to travel (including overnights)

Preferred

Experience creatively displaying data within large datasets using Excel, Google, Power BI or other tools, evidenced in application materials and interview

Data analysis experience including reliability analyses, correlations, and differences among groups and across time, evidenced in application materials and interview

Experience developing comprehensive evaluations, evidenced in application materials and interview

Experience evaluating educational initiatives, evidenced in application materials and interview

Knowledge of KSDE TASN professional development initiatives and/or the College and Career Competency Framework, evidenced in interview