American Institutes for Research
Research Assistant, Workforce Development
American Institutes for Research, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Research 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:
13115Category:
ResearchOverview
Join AIR as a
Research 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.Our work focuses on:Career and technical educationPostsecondary educationWorkforce policy and programsAdult learningHuman capital solutionsIndividuals with disabilitiesThe Workforce Program Area (WPA) focuses on the full employment cycle in the U.S., including workforce readiness, recruitment, selection, performance management, occupational training and postsecondary education, and improving employment and life outcomes for all people, with special attention to underserved populations. Our team is passionate about improving workforce outcomes to expand economic opportunity.Candidates 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 drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:Conduct literature reviews to support projects and proposalsAssist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findingsParticipate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation dataDevelop spreadsheets and databases to support project activitiesAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsConduct analysis of workforce or human service agencies' client-centered servicesQualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree completed in a social science related field such as economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science, public policy, public health or othersProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalentKnowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniquesExperience with or inclination to learn and use statistical software programsSkills:Demonstrated excellent organization and time management skillsAttention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writingEffective communicationComfortable working independently and as a reliable member of a teamComfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environmentDisclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.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 $25.50/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:
13115Category:
ResearchOverview
Join AIR as a
Research 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.Our work focuses on:Career and technical educationPostsecondary educationWorkforce policy and programsAdult learningHuman capital solutionsIndividuals with disabilitiesThe Workforce Program Area (WPA) focuses on the full employment cycle in the U.S., including workforce readiness, recruitment, selection, performance management, occupational training and postsecondary education, and improving employment and life outcomes for all people, with special attention to underserved populations. Our team is passionate about improving workforce outcomes to expand economic opportunity.Candidates 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 drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:Conduct literature reviews to support projects and proposalsAssist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findingsParticipate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation dataDevelop spreadsheets and databases to support project activitiesAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsConduct analysis of workforce or human service agencies' client-centered servicesQualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree completed in a social science related field such as economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science, public policy, public health or othersProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalentKnowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniquesExperience with or inclination to learn and use statistical software programsSkills:Demonstrated excellent organization and time management skillsAttention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writingEffective communicationComfortable working independently and as a reliable member of a teamComfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environmentDisclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.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 $25.50/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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