Research Associate, Learning Supports (Fully Remote)

American Institutes For Research; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes For Research is seeking a Data Collection Specialist to support educational research projects. You will prepare and coordinate data collection activities across interviews, focus groups, and surveys, engaging schools and teachers as primary contacts.

You will help review and process qualitative and quantitative data, preparing it for analyses. The role emphasizes collaboration within project teams, rigorous data handling, and alignment with research goals, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree in social sciences.
• Experience collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data, preferably in educational contexts.
• Interest in the role of AI in education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with primary source data collection including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and usage data.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for schools and teachers, coordinating study data collection.
• Review and process qualitative and quantitative data, preparing data for analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Master's degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Prepare and assist with primary source data collection including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and usage data.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for schools and teachers, coordinating study data collection.
• Review and process qualitative and quantitative data, preparing data for analyses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree in social sciences.
• Experience collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data, preferably in educational contexts.
• Interest in the role of AI in education.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

American Institutes For Research

AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address pressing challenges. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it has hundreds of employees and focuses on data-driven solutions.