Temporary PT Research and Policy Analysis Associate – Student Worker
Are you a graduate student motivated by meaningful and impactful research and analysis work? Are you excited about being a part-time contributing member of a long-standing, non-profit organization working collaboratively with its member states to improve education on all levels so that each child and adult will have high quality educational opportunities?
Then you should consider our nonprofit organization! SREB has partnered and worked collaboratively with states since 1948, focused on providing the SREB region with high-quality educational opportunities that build on the rich diversity of the region and lead to productive, meaningful lives and robust economies.
If you are a graduate student motivated by meaningful and impactful work and want to be a part of a dynamic organization dedicated to improving education through research and analysis, and gaining meaningful experience, then we want you to apply!
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
This temporary part-time Research and Policy Analysis Associate – Student Worker is responsible for completing assigned tasks and work assignments related to Data Services research and policy analysis. (Approximately 20 hour per week.)
Essentials Functions:What will the Temporary PT Research and Policy Analysis Associate – Student Worker do?
WORK STATEMENTS:
- Accurately download and compile publicly available data from sources such as the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or National Center for Education Statistics using Excel or SPSS.
- Assist with creating data visualizations for the SREB Fact Book on Higher Education and the SREB-State Data Exchange Survey.
- Accurately update data in Excel spreadsheets that currently serve as the source of data for the SREB Fact Book on Higher Education.
- Compile data for the 2023 SREB College Affordability Profiles using R. Update these Profiles in Word after data are compiled.
- Assist SREB staff in writing reports for grants aimed at improving data sharing across state agencies.
EXPECTATIONS:
- Work scheduled hours and be available for meetings and phone calls with team members.
- Represent the organization with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.