Research Assistant
| Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.) Location: New York, New York, 10004, United States Posted by: Metis Associates | |
| Job Category: Advocacy, Public Policy Language(s): English Job posted on: September 4, 2008 Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Education and Academia, Family and Parenting | Type: Full time Last day to apply: November 3, 2008 Last updated: September 4, 2008 |
Description:
Title: Research Assistant
Group: Division of Research, Evaluation and Technology
About Metis Associates
Metis Associates is a consulting organization founded in 1977. Our main office is located in New York City’s lower Manhattan, with smaller offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Our clients include school districts, state and local government agencies, national foundations, and community-based organizations. The services we provide to our clients include program evaluation, program and grant development, analytical research, technical assistance and policy development, and the development of information technology systems to collect data and manage operations. Our client base is national in scope, but with a heavy concentration in the North East, Midwest, Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will assist senior researchers in evaluation activities for various projects being implemented in programmatic areas such as child welfare, education, juvenile justice, youth development, and social services. This position will be based in our New York City office. The specific tasks for which the Research Assistant will be responsible include the following:
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative data for analyses (e.g., transcribe interviews)
• Present data using graphic and tabular displays
• Assist in the development of instruments such as questionnaires, interview protocols, and surveys
• Assist in conducting focus group interviews with students, staff and parents
• Assist in conducting observations of classroom instruction, professional development activities, parent workshops and meetings, and other school-based events
• Prepare literature reviews
• Collect, review and synthesize program documentation
• Assist in the preparation of evaluation reports and grant proposals
Skills and Abilities
• Education and Prior Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a targeted field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy) or related social science field and some successful work experience in a research or evaluation setting
• Communication Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Bilingual Spanish and English a plus
• Organization Skills
Ability to take initiative and independently manage several tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Technical and Other Skills
Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications
Introductory-level knowledge of statistics (e.g., t-test, frequency distributions), including knowledge of software packages used for data analysis and presentation of findings (e.g., SPSS)
Familiarity with children, youth and family issues
Compensation & Work Schedule
Competitive Salary
40 hours per week (Full-Time position). Some light to moderate travel and overtime may be required as well as background checks per the requirements of our Education and Human Services clients.
Mail letter of interest and résumé to HR Administrator, Metis Associates, 90 Broad Street, Suite 1200, New York NY 10004; or via email attachment to inquiries@metisassoc.com.
Visit www.metisassociates.com for a description of Metis, its work and its people.
Metis Associates employs a multi-cultural staff, not only to be in compliance with the law, but because we believe a multi-cultural staff makes us stronger and enables us to serve our clients more effectively. Metis Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.
Group: Division of Research, Evaluation and Technology
About Metis Associates
Metis Associates is a consulting organization founded in 1977. Our main office is located in New York City’s lower Manhattan, with smaller offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Our clients include school districts, state and local government agencies, national foundations, and community-based organizations. The services we provide to our clients include program evaluation, program and grant development, analytical research, technical assistance and policy development, and the development of information technology systems to collect data and manage operations. Our client base is national in scope, but with a heavy concentration in the North East, Midwest, Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will assist senior researchers in evaluation activities for various projects being implemented in programmatic areas such as child welfare, education, juvenile justice, youth development, and social services. This position will be based in our New York City office. The specific tasks for which the Research Assistant will be responsible include the following:
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative data for analyses (e.g., transcribe interviews)
• Present data using graphic and tabular displays
• Assist in the development of instruments such as questionnaires, interview protocols, and surveys
• Assist in conducting focus group interviews with students, staff and parents
• Assist in conducting observations of classroom instruction, professional development activities, parent workshops and meetings, and other school-based events
• Prepare literature reviews
• Collect, review and synthesize program documentation
• Assist in the preparation of evaluation reports and grant proposals
Skills and Abilities
• Education and Prior Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a targeted field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy) or related social science field and some successful work experience in a research or evaluation setting
• Communication Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Bilingual Spanish and English a plus
• Organization Skills
Ability to take initiative and independently manage several tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Technical and Other Skills
Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications
Introductory-level knowledge of statistics (e.g., t-test, frequency distributions), including knowledge of software packages used for data analysis and presentation of findings (e.g., SPSS)
Familiarity with children, youth and family issues
Compensation & Work Schedule
Competitive Salary
40 hours per week (Full-Time position). Some light to moderate travel and overtime may be required as well as background checks per the requirements of our Education and Human Services clients.
Mail letter of interest and résumé to HR Administrator, Metis Associates, 90 Broad Street, Suite 1200, New York NY 10004; or via email attachment to inquiries@metisassoc.com.
Visit www.metisassociates.com for a description of Metis, its work and its people.
Metis Associates employs a multi-cultural staff, not only to be in compliance with the law, but because we believe a multi-cultural staff makes us stronger and enables us to serve our clients more effectively. Metis Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.
How to Apply:
Mail letter of interest and résumé to HR Administrator, Metis Associates, 90 Broad Street, Suite 1200, New York NY 10004; or via email attachment to inquiries@metisassoc.com.
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