Position Description for Research and Evaluation Assistant at the Institute for Learning Innovation
March 6, 2003
The Institute for Learning Innovation, a nonprofit research and evaluation organization that works with museums and other community-based institutions world-wide, is seeking applicants for a three-month, full-time Research and Evaluation Assistant. The position begins immediately.
The Research and Evaluation Assistant will work on a variety of evaluation projects ranging from evaluation of museum exhibitions and programs to community-based and technology-based programs. Duties are specific to projects and will include some or all of the following tasks:
· Data Collection: Conducting semi-structured interviews with adults and children, including both face-to-face interviews with visitors to a museum or community-based organization, as well as telephone interviews with teachers or parents.
· Data Entry: Coding data and entering it into an appropriate software program, including SPSS, Survey Pro, MS Excel, or MS Access.
· Other duties. Depending upon the skills of the Research Assistant, additional responsibilities may include general data analysis, writing draft sections of technical reports, conducting literature reviews, and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:
· Interviewing experience and skills, including telephone interviews and face-to-face interviews.
· Familiarity with relevant software, including MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Word. Knowledge of SPSS and Survey Pro a plus.
· Ability to learn quickly and work independently
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Flexible schedule, since some data collection will involve working on the weekends and/or in the evenings to conduct interviews.
This position is designated as full-time (40 hours per week) for three months at $500 per week, with no benefits. Interested candidates should send or email a resume, cover letter and references to:
Institute for Learning Innovation
166 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Attention: Dale Jones
For further information, please contact Dale Jones at (410) 268-5149 (Phone); 410-268-2179 (Fax); or <[log in to unmask]>.
The Institute for Learning Innovation is a non-profit organization that works to describe, assess, and advance learning both in free-choice settings such as museums, libraries, community-based programs, and websites, as well as in the formal education system. For further information, visit the Institute's website located at www.ilinet.org
Dale Jones
Institute for Learning Innovation
Annapolis MD 21401
410-268-5149
410-268-2179 (fax)
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www.ilinet.org