Americaninstitutesforresearch Research Assistant at AIR supports education research projects focusing on AI technologies in education. Responsibilities include data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
Prepare and assist with primary source data collection including through interviews, focus groups, surveys, usage data from educational technology applications, school administrative records, and publicly available data.
Serve as a primary point of contact for schools and teachers, providing ongoing communication and coordination related to study data collection activities.
Review and process qualitative and quantitative data, including following data procedures to prepare data for analyses.
Conduct basic descriptive analyses of quantitative or qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.
Support recruitment of research participants, including developing promotional materials and conducting outreach to school districts.
Interest and experience supporting proposal writing and business development activities.
Qualification
EducationInterest in the role of AI in educationProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Required
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields.
Experience collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data, preferably in educational contexts.
Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis, including using data analysis software programs (i.e., Stata, R, NVivo, Dedoose).
Interest in the role of AI in education.
Experience with classroom teaching or working with education stakeholders, such as school districts, educators, or program and professional development providers is a plus.
Passion for bringing evidence to bear on education policy, practice, and decision-making in education.
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 the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.