Research Associate, Learning Supports

About this role

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">AIR is seeking a <strong>Research Associate</strong> with experience in education research and interest in the application of emerging educational technologies. This position will support a growing portfolio of research, including projects focused on understanding the role AI technologies play in educational opportunities, teaching practices, and student outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring excitement for continuing to develop skills in research and evaluation, and communicating about the work in creative ways. The position will contribute to multiple projects, with a particular emphasis on quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing, basic analysis, and interpretation and dissemination of findings. We seek a collaborative and intellectually curious professional who is excited to contribute to rigorous, actionable research that explores emerging opportunities and challenges in education.</span></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW258981499 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="TextRun SCXW257706625 BCX8" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257706625 BCX8">This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW257706625 BCX8" href="https://www.air.org/locations#alloffices" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW257706625 BCX8" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257706625 BCX8">U.S. office locations</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW257706625 BCX8" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257706625 BCX8">. This does not include U.S. territories. </span></span></span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About AIR:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the 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 some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and assist with primary source data collection including through interviews, focus groups, surveys, usage data from educational technology applications, school administrative records, and publicly available data.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review and process qualitative and quantitative data, including following data procedures to prepare data for analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct basic descriptive analyses of quantitative or qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support recruitment of research participants, including developing promotional materials and conducting outreach to school districts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interest and experience supporting proposal writing and business development activities.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education, Knowledge, and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years…