Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies

Responsibilities

• Research and Writing:
• Conduct research and writing in support of research and policy papers, studies, and reports about education policy.
• Perform library, online, bibliographic, and investigative research under the guidance of more experienced researchers.
• Coordinate small-scale and major long-term research projects.
• Write first drafts of op-eds and reports.
• Make revisions based on scholar feedback.
• Copyedit final products for publication.
• Administrative Support:
• Coordinate the program’s public event series and private meetings.
• Manage the program’s contacts database.
• Coordinate with AEI’s media team to pitch articles and schedule appearances.
• Post education content on the AEI website via WordPress.
• Manage daily calendar and arrange all travel for an assigned scholar.
• Physical Requirements:
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree at the start date is required.
• 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience is required; previous internship experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should have:
• Excellent organizational skills,
• Attention to detail and a high level of initiative,
• Proficiency in performing administrative and logistical coordination tasks,
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of people in high-stress environments,
• The ability to juggle many tasks at once and adapt easily to shifting priorities,
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and
• A demonstrated interest in education policy.