The University of Kansas · 15 hours ago
Assistant Researcher
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$42K/yr - $52K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking an Assistant Researcher who is passionate about improving education outcomes for all students, including those with disabilities. In this role, you will support the evaluation of educational initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data to inform educators and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Support the Principal Investigators to implement comprehensive evaluation plans including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Tasks include designing and programing evaluation instruments, distributing surveys to respondents, sending follow-up reminders, tabulating and analyzing data, and revising surveys based on quantitative and qualitative data
Collect data during professional learning events. Observe and evaluate the use of adult learning principles and evidence-based professional development components at trainings and coaching events (face-to-face and online); provide constructive feedback and coach trainers to improve their professional development
Report data associated with the evaluation results using text and graphical representations that are easily understood by a range of audiences. Tasks include programming automatic data displays in Google Sheets, Power BI, and Excel, basic editing, drafting communication, and updating research synopses
Edit content (documents, videos, webpages) to meet ADA Section 508 accessibility standards
Digitally file and organize data. Develop and follow procedures to maintain ongoing data collection and reporting
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and four years of related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in education, research, social sciences, or a related field
Demonstrated excellence in written communication, specifically in interpreting and presenting data for non-academic or general audiences, as evidenced by application materials (e.g., resume, cover letter, or attached writing samples)
Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and learn new procedures or technologies quickly, as evidenced by examples provided in the resume and/or cover letter
Proven success working in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings, completing multiple tasks accurately and on time, as evidenced by professional experience described in the resume and/or cover letter
This position requires a driver's license and ability to travel (including overnights)
Preferred
Experience creatively displaying data within large datasets using Excel, Google, Power BI or other tools, evidenced in application materials and interview
Data analysis experience including reliability analyses, correlations, and differences among groups and across time, evidenced in application materials and interview
Experience developing comprehensive evaluations, evidenced in application materials and interview
Experience evaluating educational initiatives, evidenced in application materials and interview
Knowledge of KSDE TASN professional development initiatives and/or the College and Career Competency Framework, evidenced in interview
Benefits
Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
Health insurance
Retirement
Professional learning opportunities
Company
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor.
10001+ employees
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