The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (Crown Family School) builds upon a legacy of more than a century of scholarship, education and leadership in social work and social welfare, blending a distinctive interdisciplinary tradition with applied problem-solving to foster innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing social problems. For more information about the Crown School, please visit our website at: https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.
The University of Chicago Crown Family School is the academic home to the Urban Education Institute (UEI), an internationally and nationally renowned institute with the aim of promoting applied research on youth development and learning in formal and informal settings. UEI conducts rigorous applied research, trains researchers and practitioners, and provides research-based tools and resources in schools across the country.
Job Information
Job Summary
For over 30 years, the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research (UChicago Consortium) has informed solutions to the most difficult problems facing urban schools. The UChicago Consortium is committed to better understanding the fundamental practices and conditions that advance student learning, promote attainment, and foster more equitable outcomes. We conduct research of high technical quality that informs policy and practice in the Chicago Public Schools, as well as schools nationwide. A central component of our work is engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders and stimulating evidence-driven discourse about the vital issues facing schools. The UChicago Consortium has been described as the “gold standard” for education research-practice partnerships and has been replicated nationally. Our research has been an essential factor in improving outcomes for students and school staff both in Chicago and in school districts across the country. For more information about the UChicago Consortium, see consortium.uchicago.edu
The UChicago Consortium seeks a dedicated, creative, social, and justice-minded person to serve as a research associate to work alongside our Consortium teams. The research assistant will assist in conducting research for improving practice and policy primarily in CPS and support the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships with stakeholders including: CPS students, families of CPS students, CPS district partners, teachers, school administrators, SROs, and others. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in gaining experience working directly with school stakeholders, developing research and analytical skills, understanding change efforts in large school districts, and being part of a tight-knit, committed team.
Responsibilities
More specifically, the research associate will work with team members and participate in tasks including:
Collecting and reviewing qualitative data
Providing feedback on team projects and materials
Helping to ensure Consortium research is shared, accessible, relevant, and useful for different stakeholder groups
Other tasks specific to the needs of the team
The research associate will work closely with their supervisor in order to build their skill set in education research. The research associate will also be part of a student cohort at the Consortium. This cohort will enable students to provide insight on what they’re working on with one another, offer support and advice, and develop their professional relationships
Competencies
Interest in research
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills or desire to develop skills
Proficient in Google Suite
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree)
Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 1 year of work experience or school experience in a related job discipline
Required Documents
Resume
Cover letter
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends On Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-07-10
Remove from Posting On or Before
2025-01-10
Posting Statement
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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