Researcher (Quantitative)

Since 2005, our vibrant and virtual organization has used research and evaluation to promote equitable postsecondary and workforce attainment by tackling complex problems through candid, honest, and trusting relationships with clients and partners. Guided by equity-focused principles, we leverage our collective expertise around research methodologies and organizational change to design and execute learning and evaluation activities using participatory and inclusive practices. Position Overview The Researcher will be part of a small, dynamic team of professionals who collaborate to conduct evaluations for clients that include private foundations, non-profit intermediaries, state agencies, colleges, and universities. This position requires quantitative expertise in statistical research methods and experience with large-scale administrative databases or other national datasets; proficiency with Stata is required . Our team is committed to equity in postsecondary education, which we define as the fair allocation of resources and support to facilitate access to opportunity and the realization of successful college and workforce outcomes. As such, we are especially interested in candidates who identify as, have effectively and respectively worked with, and/or have used research to amplify the experiences of racialized minorities, adults, and students from low-income and/or rural backgrounds. This position is remote, and the successful candidate will work from home. Some travel is required. Key Responsibilities: Prepare quantitative, longitudinal databases for analysis by cleaning, reshaping, merging, and organizing data from diverse sources Conduct basic statistical analyses of data, such as descriptive statistics and regression analyses Organize, analyze, and translate data output from administrative and survey sources for storytelling and sensemaking with non-technical stakeholders Conduct literature reviews and desk research to provide internal context for projects, and summarize results by drawing conclusions, hypotheses, or inferences that emerge from research and reports reviewed. Work with Senior Researchers on tools and processes for clients to submit quantitative data, such as developing data dictionaries and templates to fac