Education Research Associate — Hybrid, Impact Evaluation

CSUAOA; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UEI retirement plan

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Excellent medical benefits

Educational assistance

Wellness center discount

Job summary

Education Insights Center (EdInsights) in Sacramento is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to education research and evaluation across college systems and student success initiatives. You will coordinate projects, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and prepare reports for diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes equity in public higher education, with collaboration across teams, and opportunities to present findings at meetings and conferences. A hybrid schedule is supported.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy/administration, economics, political science, sociology, education, or related field.
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups) and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Internet; proficiency with statistical software (Stata, R, SPSS, SAS).
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills; experience with research manuscripts.
• Knowledge of educational equity and diverse student outcomes.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and evaluation projects ranging from large-scale initiatives to campus student success programs.
• Coordinate and manage project components using project management tools.
• Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses; manage, clean, and analyze data; prepare surveys and administer interviews.
• Develop research and evaluation proposals; support complex study designs.
• Participate in client and staff meetings; prepare reports and present findings.
• Represent EdInsights at statewide and national meetings.
• Provide work direction to Research Assistants with support from a Manager or Director.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative research

Survey design

Interview and focus group facilitation

Data cleaning and analysis

Program evaluation

Effective written communication

Collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in public policy/administration/economics/political science/sociology/education

Tools

Stata

R

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Education Insights Center (EdInsights) in Sacramento is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to education research and evaluation across college systems and student success initiatives. You will coordinate projects, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and prepare reports for diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes equity in public higher education, with collaboration across teams, and opportunities to present findings at meetings and conferences. A hybrid schedule is supported.