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Hanover ResearchSee more

addressAddressRemote
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$74.5K - $94.3K a year
CategoryRetail

Job description

Overview:
Senior Research Associate, K-12
Arlington, VA
Remote Opportunity


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.


This position allows for the swift development and refinement of a comprehensive set of secondary research skills and provides the opportunity to develop mentorship and leadership skills on the K12 research team. Roles may include supporting the work of entry-level researchers, contributing to complex research projects and internal team initiatives, designing research study approaches and methodologies, and editing reports and documents.

Hanover’s K12 Practice Area works with over 300 school districts, state and regional education agencies, and independent schools across the country. The K12 Research team synthesizes academic and practitioner-focused research to drive our clients’ most consequential decisions. Hanover’s K12 Practice Area helps K-12 leaders educate and communicate with stakeholders, make research-informed decisions, and implement best practices.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.)
  • Analyzing and synthesizing secondary source material (e.g., best practice research, literature reviews, empirical studies, district/school documentation) in order to:
  • Draw key insightsfrom the literature
  • Make actionable recommendations to decision-makers
  • 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)
  • 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
Qualifications:
Attributes
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work well independently
  • Attentiveness to detail
  • 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)
  • Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
  • Able to meet deadlines

Skills & Experience

Required
  • Experience conducting social science research in a professional or academic setting, having developed the ability to:
    • Strategize
    • Think creatively
    • Problem-solve or course-correct
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to closely proofread/self-edit own work
  • Ability to succinctly and efficiently synthesize content
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated interest in K-12 education
Preferred
  • Experience conducting K-12 research in a professional or academic setting
  • Familiarity with federal and state education databases
  • Writing for a business/non-academic audience
  • Experience in designing compelling visuals to communicate results (e.g., charts and graphs, infographics)

Education Requirement

A Master’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
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Benefits
  • Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
  • 15 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
  • 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)

Compensation
Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation range for this role at the company is $49,500 - $69,300. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.

Hanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.

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).

Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via email peoplesupport@hanoverresearch.com All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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

Hanover Values
  • Business Building – We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
  • Thought Leadership and Innovation – We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
  • Service – To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
  • Leadership and Mentorship – Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
  • Firm Citizenship – We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves

Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, 401(k) matching, Gym membership
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