Education Data & Research Support Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland College of Education's Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation (EDSI) seeks a Statistical Data Assistant to support project management and data collection, while providing administrative and communications support to advance the Center's programming.

Key responsibilities include managing consent, organizing research data and videos, assisting with surveys and IRB processes, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of research methods and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain teacher and student consent across all district partners.
• Process, organize, and manage recorded classroom and project-related videos in accordance with research protocols.
• Assist with internal data collection efforts (e.g., surveys, observations, logs, or interviews).
• Submit IRB protocols and district research applications.
• Assist with maintaining organized research files, databases, and documentation to ensure compliance with institutional and grant requirements.
• Support internal and external communications, including website content, reports, and promotional materials.
• Provide general administrative support as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Center.

Skills

Statistical concepts

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Statistical packages

Spreadsheets

Databases

Graphics software

Job description

The University of Maryland College of Education's Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation (EDSI) seeks a Statistical Data Assistant to support project management and data collection, while providing administrative and communications support to advance the Center's programming.

Key responsibilities include managing consent, organizing research data and videos, assisting with surveys and IRB processes, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.