Education Northwest · 1 day ago
Senior Consultant/Senior Researcher, Postsecondary Success
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
5+ years expEducation Northwest is a nonprofit applied research organization based in Portland, Oregon, seeking an experienced staff member to support applied research and data-focused technical assistance in the area of postsecondary success. The Senior Consultant/Senior Researcher will lead data-focused technical assistance efforts, conduct applied research, and build relationships with partners to improve equitable high school-to-postsecondary transitions.
ConsultingEducationProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of Data Technical Assistance for partners, including data use coaching, analytic support, and interpretation of findings for practice and policy audiences
Conduct applied quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analyses using administrative, survey, and secondary data
Design, administer, and analyze surveys using Alchemer software
Support partners in navigating postsecondary data systems, including financial aid data, enrollment and persistence data, and high school to postsecondary transition indicators
Develop partner-facing tools, briefs, and data products that support partner decision-making and translate evidence into action
Serve as the primary point of contact for a subset of partners, supporting relationship management, work planning, and deliverables
Lead discrete projects or project components, including scoping, task coordination, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Collaborate with internal team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and alignment with equity commitments
Lead proposal development and project scoping efforts, including budgeting and partner development
Support grant reporting and documentation tied to postsecondary success funding streams
Represent Education Northwest externally through presentations, convenings, and thought leadership activities
Contribute to internal learning agendas related to data use, postsecondary transitions, and technical assistance
Participate in internal teams (e.g., mixed methods, equity action, Area of Work teams) and share lessons learned across projects
Support proposal and project development through analytic contributions, writing, and partner engagement as appropriate
Support cross-project coordination and alignment across Washington-based initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of relevant experience in applied research, evaluation, education, public policy, sociology, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research and evaluation methodology, design, and analysis, including quantitative analysis and secondary data use
Experience using Stata or R for data analysis and management
Demonstrated experience working in postsecondary education, ideally in financial aid, dual enrollment, transfer, or articulation
Fluency with postsecondary data systems and common challenges in cross-sector data use
Experience working with state agencies (e.g., higher education, K12, human services), postsecondary institutions, school districts, and/or community-based organizations
Strong commitment to racial equity and culturally responsive/sustaining approaches
Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a professional services environment
Benefits
403(b) with a 13 percent employer contribution once vested
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee with reasonable options for dependent coverage
20 days of PTO to start with up to 32 days after three years
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Commuter/transportation benefits
Company
Education Northwest
Education Northwest is an educational research center offering professional learning systems, training and technical assistance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jessica Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Ferguson
Chief Financial Officer
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