American Institutes for Research
Project Assistant, Workforce Development
American Institutes for Research, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Project Assistant, Workforce DevelopmentJob Location:
US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham | US-WA-SeattleJob ID:
13124Overview:Join AIR as a
Project Assistant
with our
Workforce Development
program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States' economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorous research and evaluation, and results-driven technical assistance and training throughout the United States at all levels of the system.The Project Assistant will work on a national, high stakes testing project, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), helping to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of the delivery of test items and other project deliverables. This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping us deliver on AIR's mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.Our work focuses on:Career and technical educationPostsecondary educationWorkforce policy and programsAdult learningHuman capital solutionsIndividuals with disabilitiesCandidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.About AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities:Perform quality control reviews of project-related materials to improve consistency/correctness of information, data, conformity to grammatical principles and style guidelines, and logic/consistency/readability of language.Maintain and develop standard processes and procedures for effective project support services and implement and utilize planning, scheduling, and tracking tools and systems.Assist leadership team with activities related to staffing and communication.Formulate standard administrative documents; prepare routine correspondence, and draft custom correspondence.Provide project coordination for projects with multiple timelines, budgets, and program inputs.Plan and manage own work time to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently and effectively.Work collaboratively with internal and external team members to resolve issues.Qualifications:Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in English, social sciences or related fieldExcellent proofreading, editing, language, and analytic skillsPrevious technical proofreading or copy-editing experience requiredExperience using or willingness to learn AirtableExperience in assessment and/or with physical sciences is a plus but not requiredProject coordination and or assessment experience is a plus but not requiredSkills:Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds in a virtual work environmentAbility to focus on details within a complex documentAbility to organize work and follow through on assignments independentlyAbility to adapt to changing deadlines and work prioritiesProficiency within Windows environment and with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and ExcelEfficient organization, time management, and writing skillsDisclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $26.00/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets.AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham | US-WA-SeattleJob ID:
13124Overview:Join AIR as a
Project Assistant
with our
Workforce Development
program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States' economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorous research and evaluation, and results-driven technical assistance and training throughout the United States at all levels of the system.The Project Assistant will work on a national, high stakes testing project, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), helping to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of the delivery of test items and other project deliverables. This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping us deliver on AIR's mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.Our work focuses on:Career and technical educationPostsecondary educationWorkforce policy and programsAdult learningHuman capital solutionsIndividuals with disabilitiesCandidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.About AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities:Perform quality control reviews of project-related materials to improve consistency/correctness of information, data, conformity to grammatical principles and style guidelines, and logic/consistency/readability of language.Maintain and develop standard processes and procedures for effective project support services and implement and utilize planning, scheduling, and tracking tools and systems.Assist leadership team with activities related to staffing and communication.Formulate standard administrative documents; prepare routine correspondence, and draft custom correspondence.Provide project coordination for projects with multiple timelines, budgets, and program inputs.Plan and manage own work time to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently and effectively.Work collaboratively with internal and external team members to resolve issues.Qualifications:Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in English, social sciences or related fieldExcellent proofreading, editing, language, and analytic skillsPrevious technical proofreading or copy-editing experience requiredExperience using or willingness to learn AirtableExperience in assessment and/or with physical sciences is a plus but not requiredProject coordination and or assessment experience is a plus but not requiredSkills:Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds in a virtual work environmentAbility to focus on details within a complex documentAbility to organize work and follow through on assignments independentlyAbility to adapt to changing deadlines and work prioritiesProficiency within Windows environment and with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and ExcelEfficient organization, time management, and writing skillsDisclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $26.00/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets.AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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