Research Assistant, Learning Supports
About The Position
The Research Assistant will support AIR’s Learning Supports program across a growing portfolio of research projects focused on improving student learning outcomes. Project areas include instruction, education technology, leadership development, and supports for English learners and students with disabilities. The role supports multiple projects simultaneously and contributes to research, project coordination, communication, and business development activities. The position may be performed remotely within the United States or from an AIR U.S. office; U.S. territories are excluded. Candidates must be willing to travel. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, and employment-based visa sponsorship is unavailable. Depending on project work, residency requirements may apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or a related field.
- Knowledge of or experience with research methodologies and data collection approaches, such as research synthesis screening, survey design, structured interviews, observations, and focus groups.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and external partners.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Must be willing to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or interest in learning communication tools and strategies, including social media platforms.
- Experience with or interest in learning software programs such as NVivo, R, or Stata for data analysis; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews to support research projects and proposal development.
- Prepare and clean data for analysis, including renaming variables, generating derived variables, and reviewing datasets for errors and missing values.
- Code and review studies for research synthesis and evidence review projects.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to reporting and interpretation of findings.
- Support recruitment and engagement of schools and districts in research studies through outreach, relationship-building, and coordination.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for schools and teachers and coordinate communications related to study data collection.
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking tools for project activities.
- Support business development by researching funding opportunities, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to proposal development.
- Assist in identifying, reviewing, and developing scholarly materials that communicate research findings.
- Prepare research products, presentations, and communication materials for delivery and dissemination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
