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Job description:
Would you like to work with an organization deeply involved in the core issues of national education policy? Are you energetic, organized, efficient, and able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously? Are you eager, curious, and able to adapt to changing circumstances and duties with flexibility and willingness? Can you keep pace in a demanding work environment? If so, you might be perfect as a Research Assistant in our Northwest Washington, D.C. office (Red Line Accessible). This is a great opportunity for someone interested in launching their career in a research and public policy-focused organization.
Overview: edCount, LLC is a woman-owned small business with multiple long-term contracts serving federal and state governments, universities, associations, and other nonprofit clients. Primary topics of interest at edCount are: education standards, assessment, and accountability systems; curriculum and pedagogy; education of students with special needs and English language learners; and the role of the federal government in K-12 education policy. We are seeking individuals with a background or interest in the education field who are not only organized and detail-oriented, but also can write clearly and convincingly and seek to gain experience assisting senior staff with high-quality research and technical assistance to states and districts.
edCount's staff, located throughout the nation, are connected by the latest IT and communications technologies (Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync and other communications applications). For further insight in the nature of the firm go to www.edcount.com.
We have two positions available with a rolling application process until the positions are filled:
1) Project-Based Research Assistant- this is a full time temporary opportunity through September 2015, which may transition to permanent full-time employment depending on other awarded projects.
2) Summer Research Assistant- A temporary, full-time position – for summer of 2015 which may transition to a permanent position in the fall depending on other awarded projects. In addition, there may be an opportunity for the right person to work this summer and then to come on as a full-time employee after graduation. Continued part –time employment during the school year is also a possibility.
The successful candidate will participate in research/project management tasks including, but not limited to:
· Writing reports, presentations, and digital media for client presentations;
· Organizing research data and running preliminary analyses;
· Recording and reporting on meetings;
· Developing bibliographies and summarizing articles for literature reviews;
· Assisting in the preparation of proposals;
· Preparing research materials to support focus groups, workshops, and other assemblies;
· Managing logistics and providing onsite support for panels, studies, focus groups, and meetings;
· Hosting and managing online meetings and calls;
· Assuming responsibility for reviewing pre-publication materials for typographical, grammatical, and computational errors.
Qualifications: We seek flexible, resourceful, intelligent, detail-oriented, hard-working individuals who are capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating and often intense, work environment, and who have the patience and professionalism to respectfully handle a wide range of client requests.
A bachelor's degree, preferably in the Social Sciences and related areas, is required.
The ideal candidate will:
· Express interest and have experience with research, particularly with qualitative data analysis;
· Possess strong writing skills;
· Be familiar with the more common MS software applications. Experience with more diverse communication technologies such as Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync is considered a plus;
· Demonstrate an interest in education reform, education policy and/or general public policy;
· Be willing to work hard, to learn, and to do everything necessary to support your colleagues
To apply: In a single package, send a resume, cover letter that not only explains why edCount might be a good fit for you but also serves as an excellent sample of your writing capabilities, and three references to recruiting@edcount.com with "Research Assistant – Project Based" or "Research Assistant- Summer 2015" in the subject line. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the successful candidates are selected, so please apply as soon as possible.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job. Apply as directed. Email questions may receive a response depending upon what they reveal about the applicant. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests.
edCount is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, please see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/pnn7mh4XPn2D/
Thank you!
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