Education Finance Research Assistant Intern (Summer 2026) Bachelor's Students
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join AIR as an Education Finance Research Assistant Intern and use your skills and curiosity to help us deliver on our mission: to generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. The intern will focus on state education finance and will support various projects and initiatives at AIR. This role involves assisting with research data collection and analysis as well as contributing to the development of reports and presentations. This internship is open to students who are currently pursuing their bachelors degree and looking gain hands-on experience in a professional environment and have the opportunity to work with experts in the field.
The Education Systems and Policy Program focuses on conducting research and evaluations and providing support and technical assistance to states districts and schools on a broad range of Kindergarten through Postsecondary education policies strategies and interventions.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIRs U.S. office locationsbut requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington Virginia the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Assist in conducting literature reviews to support research projects and proposals.
- Participate in the collection analysis and review of research and evaluation data related to state education finance.
- Develop spreadsheets and databases to support project activities.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
- Support the development of reports presentations and other project deliverables.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
- Attend and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
Education Knowledge and Experience
- Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelors degree in such fields as economics psychology sociology statistics computer science public policy public health or other social science related fields.
- Basic understanding of research methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Experience with state policy and state education finance systems.
- Experience with data collection and analysis.
- Familiarity with statistical software programs such as R SPSS or Stata is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.
Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone at call 202.403.5000.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Since 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has been advancing evidence to evolve systems, improve lives, and ultimately create a better, more equitable world. We are a nonprofit research and technical assistance organization working to solve some of the most urgent challe ... View more
