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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world.
To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals:
At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor.
Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century.
The Governance Studies program at Brookings is dedicated to analyzing policy issues, political institutions and processes, and contemporary governance challenges. Our scholarship identifies areas in need of reform and proposes specific solutions with the goals of improving the performance of the national government, informing debate, and providing policymakers with expert analysis and ideas to ensure better institutional governance.
Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
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The Research and Project Assistant works under the supervision of the Senior Fellow and Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy (“Brown Center”) to provide research and project management support for Brown Center projects. The Research and Project Assistant supports the Brown Center’s scholarship by conducting research on PK-12 and higher education policy topics, contributing to reports, papers, and other publications, tracking and communicating project milestones and timelines, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
This position is approved through December 31, 2029, with the possibility for extension based on funding availability.
Research Assistance (60%)
Compile, review, and synthesize research on educational policies and practices across PK-12 and higher education; produce succinct, written summaries of the findings.
Collect data and other information for Brown Center research projects from various sources, including government agencies, public opinion surveys, books, journal articles, newspapers, and electronic databases; assemble data, documents, and reports.
Assist with drafting material for policy reports, technical papers, blog posts, other publications, and narrative and update reports to funders and other stakeholders.
Fact-check and copyedit documents in preparation for publication; work with Brown Center and Communications staff to support the quality review process for Brown Center publications.
Draft abstracts, summaries, and analyses of books, articles, and events.
Use STATA and/or R to merge, clean, and manipulate datasets for use in statistical analysis, as needed.
Produce charts, tables, and data visualizations to present research results, as needed.
Assist in drafting summaries of quantitative and qualitative data, as directed by Brown Center scholars and staff.
Project Management and Administrative Support (40%)
Work with Brown Center scholars and GS administrative staff to monitor and provide updates on progress towards internal and external deadlines for project deliverables and milestones.
Assist in the development and prioritization of project plans and implementation timelines.
Attend weekly Chalkboard editorial meetings and support the production and dissemination of Brown Center Chalkboard blog posts.
Provide support to Brown Center and Communications staff in the planning, organization, and execution of Brown Center public and private events.
Work with scholars to create PowerPoint and other external presentations.
Communicate and coordinate with external partners under the direction of Brown Center staff.
Assist Brown Center scholars and staff in completing data requests, grant reports, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks, as needed.
Attend symposia, conferences, and hearings relevant to research projects; summarize content of events.
Assist with intern selection and hiring; support interns’ work, as needed.
Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, education or education policy, economics, political science, or a related field. Project management experience and research coursework required. One year of previous work, internship, or other relevant experience in education policy or public policy research.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Required: Aptitude in analyzing academic research on education policy. Strong writing skills. Ability to condense academic articles on a wide variety of issues in K-12 and higher education. Comfort with cleaning and analyzing data using STATA or R. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Project management skills. Capacity to learn other types of software programs. Strong attention to detail. Initiative, discretion, poise, organizational skills, intellectual humility, interpersonal skills, and desire to collaborate.
Preferred: Communications, outreach, and event planning skills are a plus.
Additional Information
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: If you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening, you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first-generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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