Research, Evaluation and Learning (REL) Officer (Hybrid) - (3611)

Job Description:

The REL Officer implements research and evaluation tasks in the Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL) department. The REL Officer conducts research studies on academic mobility and international exchange and conducts monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of programs for IIE and external clients, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies, and conducts research studies on academic mobility and international exchange. The REL Officer is responsible for all aspects of research or M&E  projects, including: (1) the design and methodology; (2) implementing methodology; (3) data collection and analysis; and (4) communication of findings. The REL Officer serves as an internal resource for IIE team members on evaluation and research questions and practices and provides data support to the Office of the President and Business Development department.

The Institute of International Education (“IIE”) has a hybrid work environment that allows team members a combination of in-office work and telework at any of the locations listed above. 

Essential Functions: 

• The portfolio for this role primarily includes the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange with additional opportunities to support broader international educational exchange research.

• Develops data collection instruments and conducts qualitative and quantitative data collection, including liaising with external stakeholders and bringing in external secondary datasets as necessary. 

• Conduct desk research and literature reviews in support of larger research projects.

• Conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

• Develops REL publications (blogs, articles, etc.) and graphics and presentations for a range of audiences to promote IIE's thought leadership and represents IIE’s research and evaluation activities through presentations at domestic and international events and conferences. 

• Assists with special internal and external requests related to various M&E and research data. 

• Drafts program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and technical sections of proposals; creates Logic Models to guide program M&E. Drafts concept notes for research projects. 

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: 

• Requires an advanced degree in order to apply in-depth knowledge of the theories and principles of a specialized work function, field or discipline.

• Requires at least two years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Masters degree in social sciences field with focus on research methods

• Familiarity of complex M&E and research-related concepts in an effective manner 

• Experience with interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques and presenting findings in reports, utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Applied knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (Excel, Stata, SPSS, etc.); knowledge of qualitative data analysis. 

• Ability to successfully implement simultaneous projects and competing demands in a fast-paced work environment.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary Range: $60,547 - $70,386. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region. 

IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan and tuition reimbursement programs, professional development reimbursement program, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details. 

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IIE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.