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We seek an equity-minded, quantitative specialist to join our team as an Educational Opportunity Project Data Analyst. This person will be a core member of our research team and contribute to the development of the Stanford Education Data Archive (SEDA), including: cleaning, optimizing, and updating existing SEDA code, datasets, and documentation for future public releases on our website; cleaning, organizing, and harmonizing data from large longitudinal education datasets, including EDFacts, the Common Core of Data, Civil Rights Data Collection, among others; and supporting the development of research publications and reports for partners in the field (i.e., school districts and state departments of education). The ideal candidate can commit to the position for at least 2 years and brings strong Stata programming and communication skills along with a passion for using data to inform policies and practices that increase educational opportunity. This is an exciting and dynamic time for the EOP as we create an innovative path to impacting the educational opportunity gap. It is also an exciting time for the Stanford Graduate School of Education where many new research programs are beginning, and faculty searches are underway for the very best in their fields. The EOP Data Analyst will play a key role in expanding our project's capacity to achieve our mission. This position will be supervised by Dr. Erin Fahle, Executive Director of the EOP, and Dr. Sean Reardon, Faculty Director of the EOP. The analyst will also collaborate closely with other faculty, students, and research staff affiliated with the EOP. Your primary responsibilities will include: To be successful in this position, you will bring: * Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering. In addition, preferred qualifications include:
Why Stanford is for You: * Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, and course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
* Finalists must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.
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