Research and Evaluation Specialist - Education

Safal Partners; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Research and Evaluation Specialist, where your analytical skills will help shape the future of education. In this remote role, you'll lead impactful research initiatives that assess innovative educational programs. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and employ rigorous methodologies to derive insights that drive improvement in educational practices. Your expertise in statistical analysis and data visualization will be key in translating complex findings into actionable recommendations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education Research or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in education research or program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and analysis for educational program evaluations.
• Develop tools and protocols for qualitative and quantitative research.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Education Research

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

R

SPSS

Qualtrics

Job description

Safal’s mission is to make a meaningful impact through every project we undertake, which we achieve by assembling teams of exceptionally talented and passionate professionals. We pride ourselves in providing a dynamic work environment that nurtures personal and professional growth. Together, we consistently deliver outstanding services and achieve exceptional client results. Are you ready to join us?

Position: Research and Evaluation Specialist - Education

Location: Remote

Job Id: 275

# of Openings: 1

Research and Evaluation Specialist

Safal Partners is seeking a methodical and insightful Research & Evaluation Specialist to lead specialized research initiatives that assess the effectiveness and impact of innovative educational programs. This dynamic role combines rigorous research methodology with practical program evaluation to generate evidence-based insights that drive continuous improvement in education. As our Research & Evaluation Specialist, you will design sophisticated data collection tools, implement mixed-methods research approaches, and perform advanced statistical analyses that reveal meaningful patterns and outcomes. Your ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable recommendations will directly influence how educational initiatives evolve and scale. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to questions that matter deeply in education. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure research activities align with program goals while maintaining the highest standards of methodological rigor and ethical practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Research & Evaluation (R&E) Lead to develop data collection tools and protocols for qualitative and quantitative research for assigned workstreams as outlined in the R&E plan.
• Collaborate with internal R&E team and registration/enrollment teams to administer data collection tools for assigned workstreams.
• Maintain survey research inventory for assigned workstreams, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
• Provide support for R&E Data support for assigned workstream through Helpscout Tickets, resolving technical and methodological issues.
• Serve as user experience and validation tester for research instruments and data collection systems.
• Lead complex data cleaning, transformation, and validation processes to ensure data integrity.
• Perform sophisticated statistical analysis using R, SPSS, or similar analytical tools to derive meaningful insights.
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows and comprehensive documentation for research processes.
• Create data visualization solutions that effectively communicate complex research findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on research methodologies and analytical approaches.
• Support advanced data analysis needs across the R&E team.
• Implement best practices for data management and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with Data Specialists while maintaining a distinct focus on research objectives.
• Contribute to research reports, presentations, and other deliverables for TEA.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education Research, Educational Psychology, Statistics, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education research, program evaluation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis using R, SPSS, or similar tools.
• Experience with research instrument development, testing, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of data cleaning, transformation, and validation techniques.
• Excellent skills in data visualization and presentation of research findings.
• Experience with educational program evaluation, preferably in K-12 settings.
• Understanding of research ethics and participant privacy considerations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex research findings into actionable insights.
• Experience with Qualtrics or similar survey platforms.
• Familiarity with Texas education initiatives preferred.

Location: Remote, must be authorized to work in the United States.