at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Researcher, School Accountability Systems
Job Location
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Job ID
12747
Job Location
United States
Category
Research
Overview
Join AIR as a Researcher with our Education Systems & Policy (ESP) team and be involved in our longstanding legacy of providing rigorous, impartial evidence-based research and resources on pressing and perennial education issues. The ESP team studies and supports organizations and infrastructure at the local, state, and national levels focusing on the people who operate PK-12 education systems to improve the organization of schooling and advance the organizations within those systems. This position will will collaborate on research and evaluation projects with a focus on school improvement processes and accountability systems. Specifically, we seek a candidate with a high level of expertise in state accountability systems under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and familiarity with accountability systems under previous federal policies.
This position has the flexibility to work remote from anywhere in the United States or from any of AIR's U.S. office locations.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
Serve as research task leader and/or project director for education systems projects; manage or lead projects or tasks
Develop conceptual frameworks and research designs for rigorous experimental, quasi-experimental, and descriptive studies
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and the public
Mentor junior research assistants, sharing approaches to solving concrete problems, and providing feedback on the work of others
Write research proposals for Federal, state, foundation, and other clients
Actively pursue business development through client relationships, partnership development, and by staying abreast of the direction of the field
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
PhD in education, public policy, public administration, or other related fields or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Experience designing survey questionnaires and conducting survey analyses
Experience summarizing analyses in written reports and public presentations
Experience working on proposals, budgeting, and project management activities
Experience working with districts and schools or other related stakeholders
Skills:
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including proficiency in Stata or R, experience managing large-scale datasets, and experience with quasi-experimental designs such as difference in difference and regression discontinuity
Qualitative data collection and analysis skills are desirable
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including strong communication skills, collaboration in a team setting, providing constructive feedback
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Disclosures:
This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
