Research Evaluation Analyst
Our Foundation
Helios Education Foundation believes every individual in Arizona and Florida should have the opportunity to attend and be prepared to succeed in postsecondary education. In order to create those opportunities, the Foundation strategically partners with organizations and institutions to improve student academic preparedness across the education continuum and to foster a high expectation, college-going culture for all students.
The Foundation views its role as much more than a grant-making organization, but as an actively engaged partner, working in communities across Arizona and Florida contributing its expertise and resources to improve education systems and set more students on a path to completing a postsecondary license, certificate or degree.
Partnerships are cultivated and strategically aligned to advance the Foundation’s priorities in Early Grade Success, College and Career Readiness and Postsecondary Completion.
The Position
The successful candidate for the Research and Evaluation Analyst must have a deep commitment to the overall mission of the Foundation, its programs, and an approach consistent with the Foundation’s guiding values. This position will contribute to the Foundation’s goals by participating as a key contributor to the Policy, Research & Evaluation Center of Excellence through responsibilities for the organization of data collection, providing assistance in data compilation across the Foundation’s centers. The analyst will conduct literature reviews and assist the Centers with data analysis while collecting data to help evaluate external grantee program progress and outcomes. The position will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on a number of educational topics but especially those related to the Foundation’s three impact areas: Early Grade Success, College and Career Readiness, and Postsecondary Completion. Equally important, the analyst will assist in the creation of research reports, papers, presentations and other forms of communications being developed through the Policy, Research and Evaluation Center of Excellence. This position reports to the Director of Research and Evaluation. This position is located in the Phoenix, Arizona office.
The Candidate
Candidates for this position must have Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences required with 3-5 years of experience; Master's degree preferred; Experience in education research and knowledge of preK-12 and/or postsecondary education preferred; demonstrated knowledge and experience of research principles and research design; knowledge of methodology used to collect, analyze and report quantitative and qualitative data; demonstrated proficiencies in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing and working collaboratively; experience with computer data analysis software preferred (e.g., SPSS, SAS STATA).
We offer salary commensurate with education and experience, health, dental and disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plans; competitive vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules; and a collegial, family-friendly work environment.
Helios Education Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively committed to building a diverse staff and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Noel McClain, Human Capital & Workplace Operations Director, at (subject line “Research Evaluation Analyst - Search”); or Helios Education Foundation, 2415 East Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. Cover letters of interest and resumes must be received no later than Friday, March 27, 2015 to be considered. Candidate credentials will be reviewed as they are received. Only candidates selected for an interview for this position will be contacted by the Foundation. For more information, visit: www.helios.org.