Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies

American Enterprise Institute • Washington, DC

37d • $50,000 - $54,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to support AEI’s education policy studies team, which promotes policy solutions to problems in K–12 and higher education. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on any topic. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. Soon-to-be graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (required)
• 0–2 years of previous full-time work experience
• A demonstrated interest in education policy (required)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of initiative
• The ability to juggle many tasks at once and adapt easily to shifting priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant internship experience (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Research, edit, and assist in producing research products related to education policy.
• Contribute to the production of reports and op-eds, including by writing first drafts, making revisions based on scholar feedback, and offering substantive and copy edits of drafts before publication.
• Coordinate small and major, long-term research projects.
• Assist scholars in planning and executing private gatherings, public events, and conferences.
• Work internally with other AEI teams on outreach for scholars’ work.
• Coordinate events and other projects for the Conservative Education Reform Network as needed.
• Manage schedules and arrange travel for scholars, providing other administrative support as needed.

Benefits

• AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits.
• Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations.
• The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000.
• Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level