Research Collegiate Associate

Educational Testing Service • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

The Collegiate Associate (CA) position at ETS involves supporting research projects within the Research Institute, focusing on project management and data analysis. The role includes participant recruitment, data management, survey development, and compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes. The CA will also contribute to data analysis and documentation for medium- to large-scale projects, utilizing advanced methodologies to enhance educational assessments and research outcomes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (Class of 2025 or 2026), Master's, or Ph.D. program.
• Field of study required in a discipline in which ETS holds a research interest, including Linguistics, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Learning or Cognitive Sciences, Measurement Science, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Computer Science.
• Knowledge and experience in data analysis and technical project management.
• Experience in research project management or a combination of research experience and demonstrated knowledge of educational measurement or assessments.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research participant recruitment, including drafting recruitment communication, contacting participants, and verifying participation and consent.
• Prepare and organize materials for ETS Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
• Track and manage research data collection through multiple platforms including Prolific for participant recruitment and Alchemer for survey programming, while maintaining organized data files and documentation.
• Collaborate on research instrument development and implementation, including design of data analysis methodologies and evaluation of new technologies to enhance research systems and tools.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support ongoing research projects.
• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of tasks required to achieve major milestones in large-scale data analysis projects.
• Assist in preparing data analysis sections of project proposals, including cost and resource estimates.
• Aid in documenting data analysis systems, solutions, and results to ensure clarity and reproducibility.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility up to 19 hours per week.
• Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement through ETS Cares Giving Campaign.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that celebrate diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree