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American Institutes for Research Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant, Adult Learning in United States
Overview
Join AIR as a Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant with ourAdult Learning (https://www.air.org/our-work/workforce/adult-learning) team, which conducts research and provides technical assistance to states and local programs to enhance the adult education system. Our work focuses on promoting teacher quality through improved professional development, strengthening accountability, and increasing the use of technology in instruction. AIR's projects help improve adult learners’ basic skills and English language abilities, enabling them to obtain secondary and postsecondary credentials, succeed in higher education, and enhance their employability.
This position reports into AIR's Workforce Development (https://www.air.org/our-work/workforce) program area, where we support a healthy, productive, and evolving workforce that is vital to the United States’ economy and democracy. Our experts bring decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. Together, we address structural barriers in the workforce related to race, class, and gender. We deliver rigorous research and evaluation, as well as results-driven technical assistance and training, throughout the United States and across all levels of the system.
Our work focuses on:
Career and technical education
Postsecondary education
Workforce policy and programs
Adult learning
Human capital solutions
Individuals with disabilities
Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us fulfill our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.
This position will have the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations . This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) .
Responsibilities
The position involves project work across several federal and state contracts. The selected candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to:
Develop and support all aspects of adult basic education professional development and technical assistance (TA) materials, including facilitation guides, content webinars on various relevant topics, and training curricula.
Support professional development and TA on topics such as digital literacy, technology in education, online learning, and media literacy.
Translate research and evidence into TA materials.
Interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including AIR staff, consultant facilitators, clients, and event participants.
Coordinate and execute complex tasks while engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in business development activities, including proposal development and professional networking.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
A Master’s degree in education or a related field with at least four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience in a related field
At least three years of experience in adult basic education instruction, as well as experience in adult education program management or professional development
Experience in supporting technology based education, online learning environments and digital and media literacy instruction
Proficiency and experience developing online professional development events and courses
Skills:
Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team
Excellent organization, time management, and oral and written communication skills and be client-service oriented
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy during data collection, analysis, and writing
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
Ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide samples of professional development or technical assistance facilitation and materials, and a sample of a published work.
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.
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’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $95,000 - $115,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
AIR maintains adrug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) .
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer:
AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe @air.org is correct and jdoe @aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address . If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org .
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . You can also report it to your state attorney general . Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams .
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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.
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 tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
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Job ID 13240
Job Location United States
Category Technical Assistance
