Communications Assistant, Education Statistics

• Standards and assessment
• Measurement and statistics in large-scale surveys

About AIR:

• Contribute to strategy for NCES dissemination and identify measurements for success that can be measured regularly through tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social.
• Develop materials that support strategic communication plans and the promotion of NCES (e.g., fact sheets, summaries, reports on evaluation/metrics), ensuring appropriate clearances and approvals are received.
• Provide ad-hoc support for other communication-related project work, such as materials and message development and staffing client meetings/conferences.
• Continually following current events and information on education that may affect NCES outreach materials and may be appropriate for posting to social media.
• Design and develop a variety of products to engage NCES audiences in person and virtually that can be used across NCES outreach, including the NCES website, national and international conferences, and social media.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields.
• Proven knowledge and effective use of dissemination and/or outreach communication strategies and related information technology.
• 1-2 years relevant professional experience.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly time-sensitive environment, while ensuring quality.
• Ability to handle multiple projects involving numerous requests simultaneously for different clients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work closely and contribute to a small team in a virtual environment.

• Experience with Canva and/or Sprout Social.
• Familiarity with SEO tactics and managing Google Analytics for website support.
• General knowledge of education policy and interest in a wide range of educational issues and research.
• Experience working with a federal agency.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

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 to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $60,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.