Education Research Lead — RCT & Data Coordination

Nebraska Children and Families; Omaha, Lincoln (NE, NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation seeks a Senior Researcher, Education to support the U.S. Department of Education EIR Mid-Phase grant and manage day-to-day operations of a three-arm RCT across multiple cohorts.

You will coordinate data, maintain partner communications, and prepare reports for funders and LEA partners. You will work closely with the Principal Researcher, external evaluator, and NDE, ensuring data accuracy, timely deliverables, and adherence to grant requirements in a

Qualifications

• Experience researching or evaluating education programs.
• Experience coordinating data for reporting.
• Ability to interpret data findings for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with grant administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Researcher in managing all aspects of the project, including timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate data collection cycles and reporting across sites and partners.
• Maintain regular communication with external evaluators, funders, and LEA partners.
• Prepare data summaries and materials for required reporting.
• Assist in tracking grant contracts, approvals, and compliance documentation.
• Support recruitment and engagement activities with partners and organizations.

Skills

Education research

Research coordination

Data coordination

Reporting

Communication with partners

Contract tracking

Grant administration

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in education/research/public health

3+ years of relevant work experience

Bachelor’s degree +5+ years experience

Tools

Excel

Survey platforms

Data management software

Job description

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation seeks a Senior Researcher, Education to support the U.S. Department of Education EIR Mid-Phase grant and manage day-to-day operations of a three-arm RCT across multiple cohorts.

You will coordinate data, maintain partner communications, and prepare reports for funders and LEA partners. You will work closely with the Principal Researcher, external evaluator, and NDE, ensuring data accuracy, timely deliverables, and adherence to grant requirements in a