Job Description

The Center for Children and Technology (CCT) is looking for a full time Research Assistant II. CCT is a research and development center within the Education Development Center (EDC) and is based in New York City. Founded in 1980, CCT investigates how technology can influence and enhance teaching and learning across a wide range of educational settings. CCT conducts basic, applied, causal and formative research, working in collaboration with educational, corporate, government and research institutions. CCT also designs and develops prototype software and instructional resources that support engaged, active learning. We offer a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment that seeks to answer challenging and practical questions about teaching and learning and is centered on teachers and students and the tools that can help create equitable and successful learning environments.

EDC’s Center for Children and Technology is seeking a full-time **** Research Assistant II who is bilingual in English and Spanish to support studies that explore the role of digital media in young children’s learning and in multi-generational learning settings, with a focus on STEM, computational thinking, early literacy, and future careers and jobs. The Research Assistant II will assist with quantitative and qualitative data collection, data entry, data cleaning, database preparation, and data analysis in SPSS, and support the implementation of research studies. The work will include collecting and analyzing survey data, direct child assessments, and qualitative data, but other data types may be included. The role also includes providing general support for participant recruitment and study implementation across multiple sites. In addition, we are looking for a team member who will support instrument development, tracking of participant engagement in study activity, and other research tasks that create a positive experience for study participants, which include formal and informal educators, parents and young children.

Under general management guidance, the Research Assistant (II) will have the following responsibilities: ****

• organize and maintain clear and consistent records for study activities including recruitment and participant data
• support Internal Review Board submissions and records
• support study preparation tasks including technology preparation
• order and organize supplies and materials for study implementation
• collect and clean data
• coordinate administrative and logistical tasks, with internal and external partners
• travel for data collection or to participate in dissemination of study findings when appropriate, may include weekends

Qualifications

_ Education:_

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience

_ Skills & Experience:_

• 1-3 years related research, education or administrative coordination, requiring experience with computer applications (including databases), Internet research, Social Media
• Experience using culturally relevant frameworks in research

_ **Preferred Education, Skills & Experience: **_

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & education in a related field
• Bilingual speaker, Spanish/English or other language
• Knowledge of SPSS, Excel and data analysis techniques

Additional Information

Candidates in New York City are preferred; US-based telecommuters/hybrid will be considered

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $52,000 to $69,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.