Research Associate- K-12 Education Practice Area

Research Associate- K-12 Education Practice Area

Hanover Research Arlington, VA

Remote Opportunity #Remote #LI-remote

The Role
As a Research Associate, you will support research projects that include literature reviews, policy briefs, peer profiling/case studies, and research briefs. The RA works under the guidance of Research Directors and other senior research staff to execute individual projects for K-12 clients. In addition, the RA will have the opportunity to contribute to Hanover’s proprietary online library of research on key topics in education, as well as the opportunity to work with other members of the research team to develop seminal thought-leadership pieces (such as white papers, conference presentations, and trends reports) that are distributed to K-12 leaders across the country.

1. Conducting secondary research to address research questions related to key components of K-12 education (e.g., strategic planning, curriculum, instruction, school culture/climate, operations, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, etc.)
2.  Analyzing and synthesizing secondary source material (e.g., best practice research, literature reviews, empirical studies, district/school documentation) in order to:
1. Draw key insights from the literature
2.  Make actionable recommendations to decision-makers
3.  Writing reports and creating other types of deliverables (e.g., presentations, infographics) to communicate findings to different types of audiences (e.g., district and school administrators and instructional staff, parents, students, community members)
4. Effectively managing the phases of the project life cycle (i.e., research, analysis and synthesis, and deliverable creation) to ensure we meet deadlines and deliver research to clients in a timely manner

Attributes

1. Self-motivated


2. Ability to work well independently


3. Attentiveness to detail


4. Ability to take ownership of projects from beginning (i.e., developing a research strategy) to middle (i.e., conducting research) to end (i.e., creating a polished deliverable)


5.  Thrives in a fast-paced work environment


6.  Able to meet deadlines

Skills & Experience
Required

1. Experience conducting social science research in a professional or academic setting, having developed the ability to:




1.  Strategize


2.  Think creatively


3.  Problem-solve or course-correct




2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills


3. Proven ability to closely proofread/self-edit own work


4. Ability to succinctly and efficiently synthesize content


5. Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


6. Demonstrated interest in K-12 education

Preferred

1.  Experience conducting K-12 research in a professional or academic setting


2.  Familiarity with federal and state education databases


3.  Writing for a business/non-academic audience


4.  Experience in designing compelling visuals to communicate results (e.g., charts and graphs, infographics)

Education Requirement
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or a related discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience and who hold other degrees will be considered.
 
Location

USA Remote

Office is located in Arlington, VA

#Remote #LI-remote 

Benefits:

• Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off


• 11 observed holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People Day and an additional 3 floating days in a calendar year (14 in total)


• 401(K) employer matching program


• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package


• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym


• Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha’s Kitchen, DC SPCA


• Community service opportunities


• Unlimited snacks and beverages (when the office opens again) 


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How to Apply: 
If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably)

About Hanover Research:
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com


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