Technical Assistant, Workforce Program Area

at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Technical Assistant, Workforce Program Area
Job Location

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Job ID 
13103  

 Job Location  
United States  

Category 
Technical Assistance
Overview

Join AIR as a Technical Assistant with our Workforce Development program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States' economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorous research and evaluation, and results-driven technical assistance and training throughout the United States at all levels of the system.

Our work focuses on:
Career and technical education
Postsecondary education
Workforce policy and programs
Adult learning
Human capital solutions
Individuals with disabilities
This position will play a key role in supporting workforce projects at the regional, state, and national levels. They will gather information and data on best practices, assist with information tracking, and support project work at the local, state, and national levels.
Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
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:
Contribute to project deliverables, technical assistance projects and events on a variety of workforce-related projects
Assist with the coordination of project plans and business development projects
Review, analyze, and synthesize information and/or data using appropriate practices and techniques
Identify and synthesize research on evidence-based practices for workforce systems
Communicate effectively with external clients at varying levels with diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a field such as public policy, sociology, public administration, social work, psychology, or education
Knowledge and interest in one or more of the following areas: workforce development, human capital, adult learning, post-secondary education, workforce innovations, individuals with disabilities and/or workforce policy and regulations
Experience translating research into practice for diverse audiences in both virtual and in-person settings
Experience in a related field or supporting TA projects (e.g., coordinating large streams of work, collecting, and analyzing data, developing resources) preferred, but not required
Skills:
Excellent organization and time management
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
Comfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environment
Disclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,... 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.