Part-time Research Assistant

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 surveys, outcomes, and focus group data, and teacher 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
• Supporting qualitative data analysis
• Producing summary and non-parametric statistics by site and subgroup
• Reporting and dissemination support, including development of data visualizations

Requirements

Who You Are

• Committed to FullScale’s mission and values. You are personally excited about FullScale’s work. You thrive in an environment that values impact, bold accountability, continuous learning, joyful work, collective action, and – above all – putting kids first. 

• Strong Research and Data Foundations: You bring experience working with qualitative and quantitative data, including cleaning, organizing, and preparing datasets for analysis. You are comfortable following human subjects research protocols and contributing to high-quality, practice-connected research.

• Detail-Oriented Communicator: You communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats. You have a strong attention to detail and can accurately document data processes, flag inconsistencies, and support the preparation of research outputs.

• Organized and Reliable Executor: You are able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with minimal oversight. You take ownership of your responsibilities and are careful, thorough, and consistent in your approach.

• Collaborative and Adaptable: You are a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment. You are flexible, responsive to feedback, and able to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on deliverables.

• Equity-Oriented: You value diverse perspectives and are committed to supporting inclusive research practices that reflect and respect the experiences of learners and communities.

Benefits

Compensation: $45 per hour, No benefits

Location: Remote

Reports to: Managing Director, Evaluation & Measurement

Team: Programs: Evaluation & Measurement

FullScale is a national remote organization. This is a part-time role with no benefits. The Research Assistant will work flexibly from a location of their choosing. This is a six-month, part-time Research Assistant role, starting the week of June 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. 

This part-time role will not exceed 8 hours in a single workday or 35 hours in a single workweek, but no more than a total of 520 hours during this project. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with an expected hourly rate in a competitive range for early-career research support roles.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and an up-to-date CITI/Human Subjects Research certificate.