Project Associate, Knowledge Management Initiative

American Institutes For Research • Sacramento, CA

378d • $69,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Project Associate role at AIR's Knowledge Management Initiative (KMI) team is crucial for providing comprehensive support to ensure the smooth execution of various projects and operational activities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks to support project leads and team members effectively. This position allows for remote work within the U.S. or from one of AIR's office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or Master's degree.
• Experience working on research projects strongly preferred.
• Strong operational and project management skills.
• Ability to translate project needs into operational actions and provide consistent support across multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Airtable or similar tools strongly preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in survey or form tools such as Jotform, Fillout, or Qualtrics preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project support and coordination for the team, handling a variety of tasks to ensure smooth project execution and efficiency.
• Manage information in Airtable and similar project management tools, including managing data and information interfaces.
• Perform basic research tasks such as summarizing and extracting information from documents and meetings.
• Support data collection activities using tools such as Fillout, Airtable, Jotform, and Qualtrics.
• Act as a central point of contact for various team members, ensuring that all team members have the resources and support they need.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and milestones.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $69,000-80,000 based on internal and external equity.
• Remote work options available within the U.S.
• Comprehensive support for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree