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Get It Recruit - Educational Services · 3 days ago

Education Research Associate

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive literature, website, document, and policy reviews.

Provide essential project management support, including tracking progress, recommending enhancements, and organizing project documents.

Contribute to designing research instruments like surveys, interviews, and observation protocols.

Analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

Prepare research findings for academic, policy, and non-academic audiences.

Apply an equity lens and engage diverse perspectives in project activities.

Coordinate and monitor data collection activities.

Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) packages and district research applications.

Participate in data collection through interviews, focus groups, and observations.

Coordinate technical assistance activities and manage logistics.

Support meeting facilitation, summarize themes, collect feedback, and analyze data.

Engage with technical assistance partners, participants, and clients.

Design and deliver professional development opportunities for educators and administrators.

Qualification

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Research MethodologiesSurvey DesignExperimental ResearchCase StudiesTechnical AssistanceEducational SettingsUS Public Education SystemReport WritingStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-SolvingCommunicationOrganizationalAdaptabilityDiversityTeacher developmentSTEM educationComputer science educationDigital learningMultilingual learnersCareer pathwaysFederal background check processes

Required

Master's degree in social sciences, education, policy, or related fields, with at least one year of relevant work experience or equivalent.

Experience with various research or technical assistance methodologies.

Research experience preferably includes large-scale surveys, experimental research, or case studies, with a focus on educational settings.

Technical assistance experience may involve needs sensing, planning, designing professional learning activities, and enhancing educational practices.

Background in or experience with the US public PreK-16 education system, particularly with Black, African American, Latinx, Hispanic students, rural communities, or students and families with limited financial means.

Proficiency in crafting clear, concise research summaries, reports, and presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, study sites, or participants.

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Willingness to travel 5-6 times annually for site visits and client meetings, typically lasting 3-4 days each.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in research/technical assistance and in the workplace.

Preferred

US permanent residency or citizenship preferred due to federal contract requirements.

Demonstrated training and experience in areas like teacher development, STEM and computer science education, digital learning, multilingual learners, and college and career pathways.

Familiarity with federal background check processes.