Research Associate, American Council on Education

Dcsociologicalsociety; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Job summary

Dcsociologicalsociety is hiring a Research Associate in Washington, DC. This hybrid position offers a salary of $63,000 and involves executing research and policy analysis tasks. Responsibilities include informing higher education leaders about emerging issues and influencing institutional practices. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in higher education or a related field. The role is full-time, with three onsite working days and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, education policy, or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute various assignments, tasks, and projects related to research, policy analysis, and impact evaluations.
• Inform campus executives about emerging higher education issues.
• Influence public policy and institutional practices.

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, education policy, or related field

Job description

Research Associate, American Council on Education

"The American Council on Education (ACE) is the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities. ACE is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high‑quality practices. With a diverse base of member institutions, ACE represents nearly 1,700 college and university presidents and executives...."

"The Associate program is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to gain real‑world experience harnessing the power of research and data – and co-designing solutions for and with the postsecondary sector. By being a part of a leading national higher education association, you will have opportunities to inform campus executives and leaders of higher education associations and organizations about emerging higher education issues and influence public policy and institutional practice. This is a two‑year term, full‑time position."

"Under the general supervision of a Senior Analyst & Program Officer, the incumbent executes various assignments, tasks, and projects related to research, policy analysis, and impact evaluations, working with project/task leads within the unit, as well as across the Council."

"Master’s degree in higher education, education policy, or related field. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Team members work onsite at our One Dupont Circle NW office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday), with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. BUDGETED SALARY: $63,000.00"

"Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2026, or until we receive a maximum of 300 applications, whichever comes first. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close ahead of the listed deadline based on volume."