Data and Research Consultant

Responsibilities

Update recurring national and state-level data updates for the Higher Ed Immigration Portal

Manage timelines with partner organizations for three recurring reports: Undocumented Students in U.S. Higher Education, Immigrant Origin Students in Higher Education, and Undocumented Students Graduating High School; Review and provide feedback on data analysis; maintain methodological explanations and consistency

Implement and carry out processes and timelines for updating data on undocumented, immigrant-origin, international, refugee, and other relevant student populations in higher education

Analyze datasets received from research and data partners, and independently identify key findings, trends, changes, and implications

Conduct quantitative analysis when needed to answer emerging research and policy questions

Maintain a clear understanding of the underlying methodologies, definitions, sources, and limitations of datasets used by the Presidents' Alliance

Conduct rigorous quality assurance and quality control before publication, including checking calculations, comparisons, citations, definitions, and consistency across Portal pages, reports, and other Alliance materials

Proactively identify when data are outdated or when new data releases require updates to the Portal or related Alliance publications

Provide quantitative research and analysis for special projects across the Presidents’ Alliance; translate quantitative findings into clear, concise, and compelling graphics and language

Support the development of new research products in response to emerging policy questions, organizational priorities, and developments in the field

Help assess emerging data needs and identify opportunities for new research that advances the Presidents’ Alliance’s mission and strengthens understanding of immigrant and international students in higher education

Maintain and improve the Higher Ed Immigration Portal’s data calendar and related internal tracking systems

Ensure research methodologies, source files, documentation, and processes are organized and accessible so that the Alliance maintains strong institutional knowledge over time

Support the build-out of a new Research Library on the Higher Ed Immigration Portal

Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed

Preferred

an advanced degree is a plus

Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of higher education, immigration, public policy, demography, education policy, or a related field strongly preferred

Benefits

This is a remote position in a virtual-first work environment.

Nonprofit higher education alliance advocating immigration policies.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

https://www.presidentsalliance.org

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Total Funding

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Key Investors

Kauffman Foundation

2024-11-11

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Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is required

3+ years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, applied research, or a related field; or an advanced degree in a relevant field

Demonstrated experience analyzing quantitative datasets and identifying meaningful findings, patterns, trends, and implications

Strong proficiency working with data in Excel and CSV formats, including data analysis, validation, and presentation

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, methodological rigor, documentation, and quality control

Ability to understand and communicate research methodologies, data limitations, and appropriate interpretations of findings

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage recurring data updates and multiple research deliverables

Ability to take ownership of projects, proactively identify data and research needs, and move work forward with limited day-to-day supervision

Strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequent hearing and talking required

Extensive keyboarding

The contractor will perform the essential functions of the job from an appropriate remote workspace and must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively using the organization's technology and virtual communication tools, with or without reasonable accommodation

An advanced degree is a plus

Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of higher education, immigration, public policy, demography, education policy, or a related field strongly preferred

3+ years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, applied research, or a related field; or an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Research Methodologies, Quality Control, Immigration Policy

Preferred skills

an advanced degree is a plus

Experience

3+ years