American Institutes for Research
Education Finance Researcher
Pay$95000.00 - $115000.00 / year
LocationRemote
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
- Req#: 13224
Employer Industry: Education Research
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $115,000
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely from anywhere in the United States
- Engage in impactful research that influences education policy
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to mentor and guide junior staff in education finance research
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop research designs to evaluate education funding policies and estimate costs for adequate and equitable education
- Manage or lead projects, assuming greater responsibility over time
- Analyze financial and administrative data from educational institutions using advanced research methods
- Collect data from primary sources regarding educational resources and allocation strategies
- Prepare written materials that effectively communicate study findings to policymakers and stakeholders
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Master’s degree with 4-7 years of experience in education policy, economics, or related social science field, or a Ph.D./Ed.D.
- Knowledge or experience analyzing primary and administrative fiscal data within education finance research
- Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing various educational data, particularly fiscal data
- Expertise in advanced statistical methods, including regression models and program evaluation design
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Proficiency in statistical applications such as Stata or R, with a willingness to learn new tools
- Effective communication skills for collaboration in a virtual environment
- Experience in preparing research proposals for external funding
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The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing e...