Assistant Researcher

Assistant Researcher

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

We are seeking an Assistant Researcher to support a network whose mission is to improve the quality of education and outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities. The role involves creating clear, engaging data visualizations and producing reports that inform educators and educational initiatives.

In this position you will support the evaluation of the Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) and the Arizona College and Career Competency Framework. You will collect, analyze, and summarize data for diverse stakeholder groups, helping to determine the effectiveness of trainings, implementation fidelity, and impacts on student outcomes.

The role requires occasional travel within Kansas for onsite observations and evaluations of professional learning, and the ability to travel overnight. Preference will be given to individuals who can work from the KU campus two days per week, but fully‑remote qualified applicants will be considered.

KU benefits include tuition assistance for employees and dependents, health insurance, retirement, and professional learning opportunities. Advancement opportunities will be offered based on performance and increased responsibility.

• Support the Principal Investigators (50%) – Implement comprehensive evaluation plans using quantitative and qualitative methods, design and program evaluation instruments, distribute surveys, send reminders, tabulate and analyze data, and revise surveys based on findings.
• Collect data during professional learning events (20%) – Observe and evaluate the use of adult learning principles and evidence‑based professional development components at both face‑to‑face and online events, provide constructive feedback, and coach trainers to improve their professional development.
• Report data (15%) – Present evaluation results using text and graphical representations that are easily understood by a range of audiences, program automatic data displays in Google Sheets, Power BI, and Excel, and draft communications and research synopses.
• Edit content for accessibility (10%) – Edit documents, videos, and webpages to meet ADA Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Digitally file and organize data (5%) – Develop and follow procedures to maintain ongoing data collection and reporting.

This position requires a driver’s license and the ability to travel, including overnight stays.

• High school diploma or GED with four years of related professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in education, research, social sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication, specifically interpreting and presenting data for non‑academic audiences, as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and learn new procedures or technologies quickly, as evidenced by resume and cover letter examples.
• Proven success in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven settings, completing multiple tasks accurately and on time, as evidenced by professional experience.

• Experience creatively displaying data within large datasets using Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or other tools.
• Data analysis experience including reliability analyses, correlations, and differences among groups and across time.
• Experience developing comprehensive evaluations.
• Experience evaluating educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of KSDE TASN professional development initiatives and/or the College and Career Competency Framework.

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A digital portfolio or work sample demonstrating strong written communication and data display skills.

December 22, 2025

Dr. Pattie Noonan, pnoonan

$42,000 – $52,000

Monday January 12, 2026

Entry level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education