Part-time Research Assistant at FullScale Learning in Remote

FullScale is a national nonprofit committed to transforming public education by helping leaders and communities scale innovative, equitable learning models. We support the field by building and sharing tools, practices, and learning networks that break silos and accelerate change. Through our digital resources, convenings, and collaborations, we bring together people and ideas that make real progress possible.

Position Overview 

As a Research Assistant at FullScale, you will support qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis for K-12 research projects. The role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with complex and imperfect datasets, and the ability to follow structured protocols while collaborating closely with researchers. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their experience in educational research and mixed-methods analysis.

Key Responsibilities 

The Research Assistant will support data analysis for two projects involving the preparation of qualitative and quantitative datasets that range in complexity. 

FullScale is leading a multi-state study that draws on interview and survey data gathered across 6-9 U.S. schools. Key responsibilities include: 

• Cleaning and structuring survey data and qualitative transcripts
• Preparing and merging survey and demographic datasets
• Generating summary statistics and basic analytic outputs
• Supporting mixed-methods integration across data sources
• Reporting and dissemination support, including development of data visualizations

FullScale is leading a second  multi-state study that draws on a constellation of complex, multi-site student outcomes, focus group and adult interview data across 10 U.S. schools. Key responsibilities include: 

• Developing cross-site data documentation
• Managing SIS and student outcome data intake
• Cleaning, standardizing, and merging multi-site qualitative and quantitative datasets
• Maintaining codebooks and decision logs
• Producing summary statistics by site and subgroup
• Reporting and dissemination support, including development of data visualizations