About the role#
This position supports the research project titled From the Fed Challenge to the Economics Pipeline: How High School Economics Competitions Shape Students’ Educational and Career Interests. You will gain hands-on experience with the full research process, including study design, data collection, analysis, and the presentation of results. The role is open to students with an interest in economics, public policy, education, or applied social science research.
What you'll do#
- Identify high schools and teachers who have participated in the High School Fed Challenge and compile their contact information.
- Assist in developing student and teacher surveys using Qualtrics.
- Complete CITI training and help navigate the IRB process.
- Manage survey distribution and the collection of data.
- Clean, organize, and analyze the collected survey data.
- Help interpret and present research findings.
What you'll need#
- You must be Federal Work Study eligible.
- An interest in economics, economic education, public policy, or applied social science research.
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance.
- Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
- Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets is helpful.
- Prior experience with R or other statistical software is desirable but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 5-8 hours per week during the 2026-2027 academic year, with the exact schedule determined by your supervisor.
- Employment type: Federal Work Study.
About Pace University
Pace University is an educational institution founded in 1906. It operates in the higher education sector with campuses in New York, Pleasantville, and White Plains. The organization employs nearly 4,000 people. It provides academic programs and mentoring to its student body.
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