Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant, Adult Learning

$95,000 - $115,000/Yr

American Institutes For Research - Waltham, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Waltham, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join AIR as a Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant with our Adult Learning team, which conducts research and provides technical assistance to states and local programs to enhance the adult education system. Our work focuses on promoting teacher quality through improved professional development, strengthening accountability, and increasing the use of technology in instruction. AIR's projects help improve adult learners' basic skills and English language abilities, enabling them to obtain secondary and postsecondary credentials, succeed in higher education, and enhance their employability. This position reports into AIR's Workforce Development program area, where we support a healthy, productive, and evolving workforce that is vital to the United States' economy and democracy. Our experts bring decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. Together, we address structural barriers in the workforce related to race, class, and gender. We deliver rigorous research and evaluation, as well as results-driven technical assistance and training, throughout the United States and across all levels of the system. Our work focuses on: * Career and technical education * Postsecondary education * Workforce policy and programs * Adult learning * Human capital solutions * Individuals with disabilities Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us fulfill our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world. This position will have the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support all aspects of adult basic education professional development and technical assistance (TA) materials, including facilitation guides, content webinars on various relevant topics, and training curricula.
• Support professional development and TA on topics such as digital literacy, technology in education, online learning, and media literacy.
• Translate research and evidence into TA materials.
• Interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including AIR staff, consultant facilitators, clients, and event participants.
• Coordinate and execute complex tasks while engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal development and professional networking.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in education or a related field with at least four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of six years of experience in a related field
• At least three years of experience in adult basic education instruction, as well as experience in adult education program management or professional development
• Experience in supporting technology based education, online learning environments and digital and media literacy instruction
• Proficiency and experience developing online professional development events and courses

Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary of $95,000 - $115,000
• Flexible work environment (remote or from U.S. office locations)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy integration
• Total Rewards Program designed to reward staff competitively