Education Finance Researcher – Part-Time
American Institutes for Research
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $46 - $61 per hour
About the role
- Develop research designs to evaluate federal, state, and local PK-12 education funding policies and estimate the cost of an adequate and equitable education, especially for students receiving special education and English learners.
- Manage or lead projects and tasks, assuming greater responsibility for project management over time.
- Analyze extant financial and administrative data collected by education institutions (e.g., K12 school districts, state education agencies, community colleges) using state-of-the-field education finance research and statistical methods.
- Collect data from primary sources that describe the types and amounts of resources education organizations have in place, their needs, and extent to which they employ evidence-based resource allocation strategies.
- Prepare written materials (e.g., technical reports, policy briefs) that describe study findings in ways that accessible and impactful to policymakers and other decision makers.
- Present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public.
- Participate in, and where appropriate lead, efforts to prepare research proposals that generate external funding for education finance-related research.
- Supervise and provide mentorship and support to junior staff by sharing approaches to solving concrete problems and providing feedback on their work.
Requirements
- A Ph.D./Ed.D., or master’s degree with 4-7 years of demonstrated experience, in education policy, economics, or related social science field with expertise in the economics of education, education finance, and/or educational policy setting and/or conducting education research.
- Knowledge or experience analyzing primary and administrative data (and particularly fiscal data) applying state-of-the-field education finance research concepts and empirical methods.
- Demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing a wide variety of primary and secondary educational data including fiscal data detailing school and district expenditures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- AIR’s Total Rewards Program includes competitive salary offerings.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
education financedata analysisstatistical methodsresearch designresource allocation strategiesfiscal data analysisprimary data collectionsecondary data analysispolicy analysistechnical report writing
Soft skills
project managementcommunicationmentorshipleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationpresentation skillswriting skillsinterpersonal skillsimpactful communication
Certifications
Ph.D.Ed.D.