Research Assistant

Join Our Team: Research Assistant

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – 3 days in-office)

Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

About School Frontiers (

School Frontiers is an established and growing education consulting company dedicated to school improvement and data-driven excellence. We partner with K-12 public, private and charter schools to implement strategic solutions that enhance student outcomes and institutional performance. We pride ourselves on a work environment that is highly collaborative, educational, and supportive.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to perform data collection, data analysis, and assist with report development for client projects. You will be responsible for implementing key activities according to project-specific Scopes of Work and within designated timelines. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining regular communication with our Research Associates and Project Managers. Research Assistants may be required to conduct on-site observations of programs later in the afternoon on rare occasions (e.g., four to five times per quarter).

Primary Responsibilities

• Data Management: Coordinate and schedule data collection activities with clients; maintain project datasets (entering, verifying, cleaning, and coding).
• Collection & Analysis: Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (interviews, focus groups, surveys, document reviews) and perform subsequent analyses.
• Reporting: Summarize data in tables, graphs/charts, and narrative formats; assist with writing evaluation reports and other product deliverables.
• Client Engagement: Assist with client training and participate in meetings and presentations.
• Research Support: Conduct literature reviews and assist in the development of surveys and data collection instruments.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree at minimum in a social science (Education preferred).
• Experience: * Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in a public or charter school OR 2 years working in education or social science research.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel in a research or educational administration environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint .
• Technical Skills: Formal training in the use of SPSS or a similar statistical analysis program. Experience using a major AI program in a work setting such as Google Gemini, Open Ai’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude is required.
• Communication: Demonstrated written and spoken English language proficiency.
• Logistics: Must have a valid United States driver’s license for occasional travel to conduct site visits at client sites.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and aligned with Philadelphia area market wages.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health insurance, dental insurance, and a 401(k) program with company match.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to School Frontiers’ Director, Dr. Alex Schuh [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching or research: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA 19127 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19127 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19127: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19127