Research Associate, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program

Job Description: Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans)Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content developmentParticipate in the collection and review of research and evaluation dataAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsPrepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analysesSupport proposal writing and business development activitiesSupport project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progressRequirements: Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience or Master's Degree in Social Sciences (Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Education, Psychology, etc.)Familiarity with higher education and/or workforce development systems, policies, or programs (e.g., postsecondary access and success, career and technical education, adult education, workforce training, employment programs)Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including survey design, administrative data collection, interviews, observations, and focus groupsExperience with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis software programs including STATA, R, NVIVO, or similar softwareDemonstrated content knowledge in workforce development, public benefits, career and technical education, or related topicsPrior work on federal or foundation-funded research or evaluation projects in education or workforce policyExperience conducting site visits or stakeholder engagement with education or workforce organizationsBenefits: Competitive salaryProfessional development opportunitiesFlexible work arrangementsCommitment to a drug-free work environmentEqual employment opportunity/affirmative action employer