Careers at Edu, Inc.

Positions Available

Staff Positions

Executive Assistant 32 hours per week to assist with project leadership.

The position requires experience or demonstrated ability in scheduling, project management, budgeting and arranging travel. The applicant must have the ability to interact with clients and senior researchers in person, by telephone an d through email. Responsibilities include proof reading, minor editing, simple report writing, and critical review of web-based and graphic communication.

Strong computer skills and command of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint are essential. Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Project is required. Experience with databases is helpful. The position requires strong Internet search skills and general technology literacy.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work on a team are important. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with ability and experience. Potential for scheduled pay raises based on meeting performance goals and demonstrating the ability to accept increasing levels of responsibility.

Please submit, by email, letter of intent, resume, and writing sample to hr@eduinc.org . Include portfolio of professional accomplishments as appropriate.

Research Assistant

A part-time position providing general support and assistance to Senior Researchers. Tasks include scheduling of, preparation for, and assisting with focus groups; assisting with developing research protocols and administering surveys; and data entry and simple analysis. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and facility with Microsoft Excel is essential. Schedule varies by project.

Subcontract Positions

Edu, Inc. offers opportunities for seasoned professionals working as independent subcontractors. All positions require fluency in MS Office, attention to detail, and willingness and ability to work at the highest international standards. Please email, attaching a letter of interest, résumé or CV, and short writing sample. Please indicate proficiency in languages other than English. If applicable, please include a publication list, portfolio, or URL to professional home page.

Contract Researcher

Conduct web-based and library research to support client projects. Requires knowledge of DIALOG and/or Lexis Nexis. Fluent understanding of Dublin Core and international library taxonomy. Ability to analyze and provide succinct reports. Background in higher education or business environment helpful. MLS or significant career experience in library-based research. This position offers the potential to work from a distance.

Education Technology Consultant

Educator or technologist with demonstrated ability to evaluate computer-mediated learning environments. Experience in usability testing and the design of interactive multimedia. Background in artificial intelligence preferred.

Requires M.S. in Education Technology or Instructional Design; Ph.D. preferred.

Internships

Edu, Inc. offers internships for upper-division university students, graduate students, and early-career professionals. Assignments provide hands-on experience in education research, evaluation, and project management.

Twelve-week internships are offered to coincide with fall and spring university semesters. A seven-week summer internship is also available. Internships are project-based.

Assignments may include general research support, assisting with developing research protocols, administering surveys, gathering and analyzing data, assisting with interviews, developing reports, and conducting Internet, online and library-based research. A monthly stipend is available.

Strong computer skills, command of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint are essential. Experience with databases is helpful. Internships require strong communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

Interested candidates should submit, as an email attachment, a letter of intent, a résumé, and a one-page statement of academic interests to internship@eduinc.org .

Fall application deadline is June 1.

Spring application deadline is October 1.

Summer application deadline is March 1.