Hi All,
Please see the below job posting for a policy analyst position at the Migration Policy Institute. The position's primary functions will be to produce qualitative and quantitative work on a range of immigrant integration topics, with a particular focus on K-12, postsecondary, and adult education policies affecting first- and second-generation immigrants. This posting along with our other job postings can be found at
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/about/work-mpi.
Thanks,
Lisa
Policy Analyst
National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to the study of national and international migration policies, seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to work in the Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy (NCIIP). The position's primary functions will be to produce qualitative and quantitative work on a range of immigrant integration topics, with a particular focus on K-12, postsecondary, and adult education policies affecting first- and second-generation immigrants.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree with 4-7 years directly relevant experience or PhD with one year such experience preferred; minimum MA/equivalent degree with 3 years directly relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of education policy and practice issues relevant to the success of first- and second-generation immigrant youth and/or English Language Learners in K-12, adult and postsecondary education
- Proven research, organization, and project management skills
- Superior writing and editing abilities
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments and projects
- Demonstrated professionalism and strong judgment
- Excellent and mature team player/builder
- Comfort with public speaking
- Ability to synthesize complex policy provisions and demographic data
Preferred
- Prior analytical policy work, qualitative field research, and/or quantitative research in relevant academic, NGO, law, and/or government sectors
- Experience in program management including staff supervision and budget management
- Relevant publications record
- Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages in addition to English
- Knowledge of STATA/SPSS or other statistical software tool
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in design and management of research efforts related to educational success for first- and second-generation immigrants
- Research and write policy briefs, reports, articles, etc. working in collaboration with other in-house staff and analysts outside MPI
- Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative analyses for multiple audiences, including policymakers, government agency managers, community stakeholders, and others
- Plan and execute fieldwork site visits and telephone interviews
- Interact with outside scholars, policymakers, and other stakeholders to coordinate program events and activities
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of project activities
- Work collaboratively with other NCIIP staff to secure funding for projects, including writing proposals and grant reports
- Represent the NCIIP externally at conferences and meetings as required; deliver presentations for multiple audiences
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and salary history to hr@migrationpolicy.org. Please reference "Policy Analyst - NCIIP" in the subject line and include a line telling us how you heard about this position.
Hard copies may be sent to:
Human Resources
Migration Policy Institute
1400 16th St NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Applications are due by close of business on March 16, 2015. Due to the large number of applicants, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
The Migration Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion or physical ability. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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