Individual/Independent Consultant - Education Statistics

American Institutes for Research, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Southern Md Facility, MARYLAND
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

AIR is currently seeking to establish an ongoing relationship with new Independent Consultants to support a federal client. This is a flexible contract position that will be about 20 hours per week. AIR will contract directly with the Independent Consultants under a consulting purchase order agreement. 

 

Location: This position is remote but in-person attendance for some meetings might be needed.

 

About AIR:

 

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

 

 

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here .



Work activities will include the following:

  • Assist Director in developing, updating, and monitoring federal client’s annual budget.
  • Assist Director in developing, updating, and monitoring the client’s portfolio; includes tracking activities assigned to individual team members; also includes linking to the budget.
  • Assist Director and other team members in developing, updating, and monitoring performance targets on a quarterly basis.
  • Attend and take notes for select meetings with federal client, including:
  • Weekly team meetings.
  • Monthly meetings with team members involved with statistical survey collections; and those involved with evaluation, monitoring and research projects.
  • Monthly/ quarterly meetings with other offices.
  • Assist Director in developing presentation materials (e.g, PowerPoint slides) for team, executives, Board Directors, and/or other key stakeholders, including semi-annual Board meetings as time and resources allow:
  • Peer-review and copy-edit manuscripts and other products being produced by the client.
  • Conduct research as part of response to specific stakeholder information requests.


    • Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

    • A minimum of 4 years of administrative experience – preferably in a research or consulting field
    • Flexibility and ability to consistently meet deadlines while juggling multiple priorities
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and excellent typing skills
    • Ability to keep information confidential
    • Effective communicator
    • Ability to attend some in-person meetings in the Washington, D.C. area

     

    Disclosures:

     

    AIR requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a legally required exemption from AIR, as a condition of employment.  AIR will ask candidates to verify their vaccination status only after a conditional offer of employment is made.  Applicants should not provide information about their vaccination status or need for exemption prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment from AIR

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

    AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

     

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