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Assistant Researcher

University of Kansas
tuition assistance
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 11, 2025
Position Overview Are you passionate about supporting a network whose mission is to improve the quality of education and outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities? Do you believe all students benefit from developing strong intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies? We are seeking an Assistant Researcher who enjoys creating clear, engaging data visualization and is excited to produce reports that directly inform the day-to-day work of educators and educational initiatives. In this role, you will support the evaluation of Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) and the Arizona College and Career Competency Framework. Working closely with the Principal Investigators, you will collect, analyze, and summarize data for diverse stakeholder groups and help determine the effectiveness of trainings, implementation fidelity, and impacts on student outcomes. The position includes travel a few days per month within Kansas to conduct onsite observations and evaluations of professional learning. This position requires a driver's license and ability to travel (including overnights). Preference will be given to individuals who can work in the office on the KU campus two days per week, but fully-remote, qualified applicants will be considered. KU benefits include tuition assistance for employees and dependents, health insurance, retirement, and professional learning opportunities. Advancement opportunities will be offered depending on performance and increasing responsibility within the organization. This position requires a driver's license and ability to travel (including overnights). Job Description (50%)-Support the Principal Investigators to implement comprehensive evaluation plans including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Tasks include designing and programing evaluation instruments, distributing surveys to respondents, sending follow-up reminders, tabulating and analyzing data, and revising surveys based on quantitative and qualitative data. (20%)-Collect data during professional learning events. Observe and evaluate the use of adult learning principles and evidence-based professional development components at trainings and coaching events (face-to-face and online); provide constructive feedback and coach trainers to improve their professional development. (15%)- Report data associated with the evaluation results using text and graphical representations that are easily understood by a range of audiences. Tasks include programming automatic data displays in Google Sheets, Power BI, and Excel, basic editing, drafting communication, and updating research synopses. (10%)-Edit content (documents, videos, webpages) to meet ADA Section 508 accessibility standards. (5%)-Digitally file and organize data. Develop and follow procedures to maintain ongoing data collection and reporting. Position Requirements This position requires a driver's license and ability to travel (including overnights). Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and four years of related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in education, research, social sciences, or a related field. Demonstrated excellence in written communication, specifically in interpreting and presenting data for non-academic or general audiences, as evidenced by application materials (e.g., resume, cover letter, or attached writing samples). Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and learn new procedures or technologies quickly, as evidenced by examples provided in the resume and/or cover letter. Proven success working in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings, completing multiple tasks accurately and on time, as evidenced by professional experience described in the resume and/or cover letter. Preferred Qualifications Experience creatively displaying data within large datasets using Excel, Google, Power BI or other tools, evidenced in application materials and interview. Data analysis experience including reliability analyses, correlations, and differences among groups and across time, evidenced in application materials and interview. Experience developing comprehensive evaluations, evidenced in application materials and interview. Experience evaluating educational initiatives, evidenced in application materials and interview. Knowledge of KSDE TASN professional development initiatives and/or the College and Career Competency Framework, evidenced in interview. Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, please attach the following documents: A cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume or curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional references. A digital portfolio or work sample demonstrating strong written communication and data display skills. Application review begins December 22, 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. #LI-AM1 Contact Information to Applicants Dr. Pattie Noonan, pnoonan@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $42,000-$52,000 Application Review Begins Monday December 22, 2025 Anticipated Start Date Monday January 12, 2026