Research Assistant (Center for Mobility & Measurement)

WestEd Career • San Francisco, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position will work as part of the Center for Mobility and Measurement (CMM) at WestEd. The Center for Mobility and Measurement will strengthen interconnected systems that support learning, development, and opportunity across the lifespan. We’ll use rigorous assessment, evaluation, research, data analytics, and technical assistance to inform the implementation of effective strategies and the development of aligned pathways across educational institutions and related systems to promote safety, well-being, economic mobility, and opportunities for all learners and community members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or graduate training in education or an equivalent social science degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Docs.
• Proficient with developing organizational structures (e.g., file sharing software and structures, timelines and trackers).
• Strong organizational skills/attention to detail and time management.
• Comfortability with fast-paced, quick turnaround projects and timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Training or coursework in statistical methods.
• Experience with statistical coding (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata, or similar software).
• Experience with survey design and/or analysis.
• Exposure to qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of education, education policy, and/or educational research.
• Experience working with education quantitative or qualitative data.
• Experience with data visualization.
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 20%) within the United States.
• Experience with data collection and data processing, including procedures for data quality control.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience presenting to external audiences.
• Applied statistical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform literature searches and literature reviews on a variety of education and related systems topics.
• Support research efforts with IRB approvals and data agreements.
• Contribute to data collection protocols.
• Co-lead primary and secondary data collection activities.
• Use a variety of software for qualitative and/or quantitative analyses.
• Manage, clean, analyze, and interpret data.
• Take notes, create agendas, and schedule meetings to support research teams.
• Coordinate and contribute to proposal development.
• Create and modify report templates, manage timelines, and communicate deadlines.
• Contribute to and edit research and evaluation reports and proposals.
• Create short papers, infographics, and other materials to convey findings to clients, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
• Assist in preparing presentations for clients and conferences.

Benefits

• 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option
• All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
• PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment)
• 12 paid holidays
• Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k
• Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
• Professional development opportunities & mentorship program

What This Job Offers

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