Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Student Attendance; Part-Time

AIR's Education Systems and Policy program area is seekinga Part-Time
Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant to support project teams dedicated to meeting clients' needs for advancing student attendance and engagement in K‑12 schools. The Senior TA Consultant will provide technical assistance and capacity‑building services to state and local education agencies, with a special emphasis on designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to improve student attendance and engagement and reduce chronic absenteeism. This role involves developing resources, training, and guidance to strengthen attendance systems and support student success.

Engagements are typically project‑based, part‑time, and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs, ranging from 25‑70%.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones. This does not include U.S. territories.

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not‑for‑profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We generate evidence and apply data‑driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

• Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in‑person, hybrid).
• Create TA and capacity‑building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web‑based resources.
• Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Provide expertise on evidence‑based strategies to address chronic absenteeism and promote regular attendance and student engagement.
• Support research activities related to student attendance and engagement, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on student attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in attendance‑and engagement‑related topics.
• Previous experience working in a state education agency is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices for improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism and educator professional development.
• Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to educators or administrators on attendance‑focused initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in‑person and virtual environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally.

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e‑QIP) system.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres…