Full-Time Research Assistant
Job Description
AnLar is looking for a highly-motivated, proactive problem solver with strong critical thinking and communication skills to join our growing team. The Research Assistant will provide support across several of the research team’s projects which range from descriptive statistical analyses to program evaluations across multiple sites.
AnLar’s benefits package is a reflection of our commitment to putting our people first. Our benefits include generous paid vacation time; competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; and a 401K match. The salary range for this position is $30-$60K depending on experience.
Who we are:
AnLar, an educational management and policy analysis firm, was established to address broad-reaching and high-impact issues through creativity, flexibility, and sustainable processes while creating an empowering work environment where its employees can thrive. From creating modernized data systems to supporting change management, research, and communications efforts, AnLar supports education agencies with most reform-based needs. Based in the Washington, DC area, AnLar supports clients in state and local agencies as well as in the federal and non-profit sectors. For more information about us, visit AnLar.com.
What the job entails:
- Synthesizing and summarizing information from a variety of sources (e.g., articles, reports, datasets, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Using datasets to create basic tables and graphs (no advanced statistical knowledge required!)
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage various data collection activities
- Supporting business development efforts including assisting with proposal coordination and contributing to strategic planning activities for the research team
- Supporting and further developing the team’s quality assurance processes for deliverables by ensuring consistency throughout reports, proofreading, and providing other review support as needed
- Helping to keep the team organized and on track across projects by creating and maintaining a team-wide calendar or tracking system for major project activities and deliverable due dates
The right candidate is someone who…
- Is able to effectively and efficiently weave order out of chaos. You are curious and enjoy analyzing lots of information and drawing conclusions, identifying gaps, and summarizing for others.
- Has strong writing skills and tailors writing to different audiences — from email communication to publications for clients.
- Is a team player. This means you are willing to jump in and step up when the team needs help. You foster collaboration with others.
- Is organized and able to keep track of shifting priorities and stay on top of deadlines while working on multiple projects.
- Has strong communication skills. This means you make sure the team is informed of progress and stays on track. You are proactive in your communication by raising issues and proposed solutions early and often.
- Is open to giving and receiving feedback.
- Has a Bachelor’s degree.
Diversity is valued and inclusion is reflected in our efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
How to Apply
Application instructions: Interested applicants should submit their materials directly through our careers page (anlar.com/careers). In your cover letter, please include one paragraph that explains which of AnLar’s core values resonates most with you and why. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at careers@anlar.com.287 total views, 0 today