Research Assistant II Non Lab

Company: Harvard College
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 11, 2020

Job Description:

Must have experience with SEL research and skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Experience conducting literature reviews and SEL content development. Any applicant wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter. This is a term position through July 10, 2021 with potential for renewal. Once Harvard resumes regular operations this position will no longer be remote and work will be performed on campus in Cambridge MA. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, demonstrable initiative, ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal and administrative skills. Knowledge of adolescent development and a high capacity to plan and organize is required. * A master s degree in human development, education, or prevention science * Knowledge and experience with education in diverse international contexts * Familiarity with social-emotional developmental literature and SEL programs * Familiarity with middle school and/or high school students and classrooms * Ability to work collaboratively and independently * Excellent attention to detail * Commitment to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines * Willingness and flexibility to collaborate with team members on diverse project tasks HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms, and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows each individual to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school. We do this by: Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve; Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged; Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation; Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion; Communicating transparently and respectfully; and Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship. About the Harvard Graduate School of Education Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: This position will involve supporting the two senior researchers (Jones and Bailey) to: * Carry out coding and coder management for Year 2 of the Navigating SEL Project, and support the development of a guide to evidence-based SEL programs for middle and high school students; including helping to conduct a literature review of key SEL skills and competencies for adolescents, code existing MS/HS SEL programs, identify program components, create program summaries and comparison tables, and write accompanying materials (e.g., chapters, articles, program selection tools) to for various stakeholders such as school and out-of-school partners. * Support the Kernels Toolkit for SEL: Support for Educators in Response to COVID-19 Project, a partnership between the EASEL Lab and UNICEF; including helping to adapt SEL strategies for use in emergency and humanitarian settings, creating core content for middle childhood and adolescence, aligning to UNICEF s Life Skills and Citizenship Education framework in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, developing contextualization guidance, teacher/parent training videos, SMS and radio segments to support uptake and usage, and supporting the field testing process in MENA region including data collection and analysis and writing of case studies. * Support data analysis and paper writing across team projects, for example teacher-reported and coach-reported data from the SEL Kernels in Brazil Project. * Support EASEL team in additional research, programmatic, or administrative tasks as needed.

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