Research Assistant

CollegeReadyMath; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to enhance outreach efforts and identify funding opportunities for professional learning. This part-time role involves researching grants and proposals, compiling contact lists, and presenting findings in an organized manner. The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills, excellent written communication, and familiarity with the public education system. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to impactful educational initiatives while working remotely in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills with experience in various sources.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify education-related RFPs and grants at various levels.
• Compile contact lists of public school and homeschool parent organizations.

Skills

Research Skills

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Online Research Tools

Job description

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Job Title: Research Assistant – Education Grants & Outreach Lead Generation

Location: Remote

Position Type: Part-time, Contract (10–20 hours/week)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful Research Assistant to support our business development and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grant opportunities related to professional learning for public school teachers, and for researching contact information for homeschool and public-school parents to support outreach and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Identify education-related RFPs and grants at the federal, state, and local levels, with a focus on professional development and teacher training including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and key contacts.
• Identify, compile and maintain a spreadsheet of relevant private funding opportunities with a focus on professional development and teacher training including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and key contacts.
• Identify and compile contact lists of public school and homeschool parent organizations, groups, and individual contacts, with an emphasis on accuracy and relevance.
• Utilize databases, government websites, forums, social media groups, and other tools to gather information.
• Present research findings in a clear, organized format (e.g., spreadsheets, reports).

Requirements:

• Strong research skills with experience using a variety of sources (government and private funding websites, grant databases, educational directories, AI, etc.).
• Ability to identify credible and current information.
• Familiarity with the public education system and homeschool networks.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, and online research tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred, but not required, Qualifications :

• Experience in math and professional learning for grades 4-12.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and private funding for education.
• Prior work researching leads or developing outreach lists.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience, and a sample of research you’ve conducted (if available) to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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