Job Description
At Marzano Research, we use engineered simplicity to work tough education challenges. Our awesome people roll up their sleeves and work side by side with educators and system leaders to define and answer questions that solve their pressing problems. We provide tailored and collaborative research, evaluation, consulting, and technical assistance services to create practical solutions and actionable results designed to improve programs and practices that enhance outcomes for all students. Marzano Research is a women-owned small business and a certified benefit company. We work to make a meaningful, positive impact through the projects we lead and our business practices. Our culture encourages collaboration, creativity, and excellence. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe our work improves when team members bring different viewpoints, skills, life experiences, and professional paths to the table. We are seeking a researcher to support and lead different aspects of research and evaluation studies, and technical assistance projects. Tasks include recruitment, data collection and management, analyses, meeting facilitation, and report writing, with supervision. Summary of Essential Job Functions • Work with teams to design, implement, and manage high-quality, large-scale quantitative and mixed methods research and evaluation projects • Conduct classroom observations, interviews, focus groups, and administers surveys • Assemble, clean, manage, and analyze large longitudinal data sets derived from multiple sources • Perform core analytic tasks and statistical procedures to assist project managers and project leads • Work in collaborative teams to design practical tools such as data displays, summaries, and reports for decision-making in a variety of settings • Work with teams to write and present key research and evaluation findings to a variety of external audiences including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external clients (including state and local education agencies), partners, and advisors • Serve as a project coordinator on small projects or tasks within larger projects • Develop human subjects institutional review board (HSIRB) and office of management and budget (OMB) proposals with supervision from Principal Investigator • Contribute to the development of new projects and proposals • Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education and Experience • Masters’ degree in education, public policy, research methods, applied social sciences or related field OR a bachelor’s degree w/ABD (All but Dissertation) status in a doctoral program in public policy, applied social sciences, or related field • Three years of demonstrated experience conducting and contributing to research projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of statistical analysis, mixed modeling, and longitudinal analysis in the social sciences • Skill in integrated quantitative and qualitative methods, interviews, focus groups, and/or classroom observation methods • Ability to communicate technical topics and research findings and methods to non-technical audiences using reports, visually appealing displays, summaries, and tools • Ability to communicate with clients verbally and in writing to explain study procedures, answer questions, and coordinate schedules and activities • Ability to assist clients in using research evidence and data to inform policy and practice • Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate with diverse professional staff, clients, and other stakeholders Preferred Experience • Ability to facilitate small- and large-group discussion and meetings Travel and Other Key Requirements • Periodic travel may be required. • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. • This position requires a public trust clearance from the U.S. Department of Education. About our culture At Marzano Research, we are committed to employee engagement and a thriving workplace culture. We create an environment that supports and encourages: Learning and growth. We share knowledge and build each other’s capacity; we are reflective, curious, and open to new ideas. Inclusiveness, adaptiveness, and open-mindedness. We respect multiple perspectives and the experience of our colleagues; we provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. Passion for the work. We roll up our sleeves and work together toward a common goal; we believe an individual win is a team win; we share responsibility and accountability for doing quality work. Trusting relationships. We operate with care and empathy; we assume positive intentions; we don’t take ourselves too seriously and like to have fun. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k • Paid time off • Volunteer time off • Wor
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