Coordinator, Research (Entry Level)

EAB (Education Advisory Board); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20+ days PTO annually

401(k) with discretionary company matching

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

EAB (Education Advisory Board) is hiring an Entry-Level Coordinator for the Research Department in Washington, D.C. This role involves supporting the research team, connecting partners with experts, and ensuring smooth operational processes with key deadlines.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated experience in teamwork or office settings. The anticipated salary is $40,000 annually, and the role offers various benefits, including health insurance and 20+ days of PTO.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record required.
• Must possess at least two years of experience in an office or team setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as an internal and external liaison for EAB Research.
• Maintain Research Advisory Expert executives’ calendars.
• Support onboarding for new department hires.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Entry-Level Coordinator, Research Department

As a Coordinator, you support our Research Department by connecting partners to our team of experts, ensuring processes are running smoothly, and meeting key deadlines.

Location: Washington, D.C. Job Number: 610713 Job Category: Admin Job Department: Research Job Family: Administrative Support Job Type: Full Time Level: Entry Level

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as an internal and external liaison for EAB Research
• Strategically maintain 5+ Research Advisory Expert executives’ calendars
• Collaborate across teams and divisions to provide high-quality, seamless customer service
• Support key moments in Expert executives’ workstreams including presentation follow-up, survey collection, and virtual event support
• Work with operations team to manage schedules, content, speakers, session notes and materials, etc. for all continuous training work in Research
• Play a key role in supporting and assisting with the onboarding process for new department hires
• Help ensure accurate tracking of partner interactions and data integrity for Research Advisory Expert Executives
• Collaborate with team managers on department communications
• Make recommendations on best practices for process improvements to help operationalize efficiencies across the Research department
• Manage other administrative duties and special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent academic record
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must possess at least two of the following:
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience in an office setting

Ideal Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Proven ability to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations
• Proven ability to manage and troubleshoot basic technology platforms
• Solution-focused problem solving
• Experience developing personal organization tactics to meet business goals
• Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Discretion with sensitive material and communications
• Interest in and willingness to experiment with AI tools to improve operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and support continuous process improvement
• Experience with Excel
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $40,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.