Remote Institutional Researcher: Drive Impact Through Data
Why This Role Matters
If you’re someone who gets excited about digging into data, finding patterns, and turning numbers into stories that spark change, you’re in the right place. This isn’t about punching numbers or building reports no one reads. Here, your research actually helps people make better decisions. And yes, you can do it all from your home office, kitchen table, or favorite coffee shop.
Remote work has its ups and downs. You miss the hallway chats, the quick desk-side huddles. But what if you could still have that connection while doing meaningful work that matters That’s precisely what we offer.
What Your Day Might Look Like
A Glimpse Into Your Routine
- Morning check-in with the team—light, friendly, and quick
- Deep dive into data on student outcomes or enrollment trends
- Collaboration call with the policy team to provide insights
- Midday brainstorm on a new visualization that helps everyone “get it”
And in between? You’re free to work how you work best. No micromanagement. No endless meetings.
What You’ll Work On
We support institutions, agencies, and organizations that rely on data to make better decisions. You could be:
- Identifying trends in higher education access
- Analyzing the impact of policy changes
- Helping non-technical teams understand complex data
- Creating dashboards that actually make sense
We don’t expect perfection. But we do expect curiosity, creativity, and drive.
Tools & Tech Stack
The Essentials
- Excel or Google Sheets (comfortable with pivot tables)
- Data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Canva
Bonus Skills
- Familiarity with SQL or R
- Comfortable using Slack, Zoom, and Notion
- Open to new tools if they get the job done better
What Makes You a Great Fit
Traits We Value
- You care about meaning, not just numbers
- You challenge the status quo with better ideas
- You’re resourceful, quick to learn, and love solving problems
- You explain things and clearly
What Our Team Says
Priya, one of our researchers, said: “I used to think I had to have the perfect answer before I shared. But now, it’s more like, ‘Here’s what I’m seeing, what do you all think?’ It’s way more collaborative here.”
Staying Connected While Remote
How We Build Community
- Weekly team huddles to check in and catch up
- Monthly “show and tell” sessions to celebrate wins
- Slack channels for work, laughs, and everything in between
- Optional virtual coworking sessions for casual interaction
You can show up as your whole self. No need to be perfect.
Learning and Growing Together
Real Opportunities for Growth
- Time to explore new datasets or research methods
- Stipends for online courses and conferences
- Projects outside your usual comfort zone
Alex from our team led a new research sprint and now mentors others in that skillset. Growth like that is encouraged here.
Skills and Experience That Help
You don’t need a perfect resume. But it helps if you:
- Have experience with research (qualitative, quantitative, or both)
- Can turn complex data into simple, clear stories
- Write cleanly and communicate clearly (less jargon, more clarity)
- Handle feedback like a pro
- Want to keep learning and help your team grow
Your background might be in sociology, economics, public policy, education, or something else. We’re open.
Compensation and Perks
More Than a Paycheck
- $42,500 annual salary
- Fully remote work, anywhere in the U.S.
- Flexible schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Development support
- Real input into team decisions
What Success Looks Like Here
When you’re thriving in this role, you might be:
- Leading a research project that helps shape big decisions
- Publishing a report that’s shared at the executive level
- Sharing new skills or tools with the team
- Suggesting a better way of doing things—and getting a “yes”
Our Simple Hiring Process
- We review your application and reply within a week
- Short intro chat
- Meet a few teammates
- Paid test project
- Final chat, then decision
No ghosting. No black holes.
Final Thoughts
If this role sparked something in you—go for it. Maybe you’re experienced. Perhaps you’re just getting started. Either way, we want people with heart, curiosity, and humility. If that’s you, let’s build something meaningful together.
