CASTL Data Operation Professional (Wage)

This is an hourly or wage position contributing to a range of tasks in education research, including data collection, documentation, transcription, coding, data processing, and preliminary data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research tasks and timelines with senior and junior team members to keep projects on track
• Manage and maintain datasets, including cleaning, formatting, and preparing data for analysis
• Train, guide, and check the work of junior team members on data collection and coding tasks
• Conduct preliminary data analysis and summarize findings for the research team
• Maintain documentation of data procedures, coding decisions, and workflows
• Uphold data confidentiality and research ethics standards, particularly when handling sensitive or minor-related data
• Develop and maintain documentation of data processing procedures and analytic preparation, including project data dictionaries, to ensure consistency and reproducibility across the team
• Communicate progress, flag issues, and troubleshoot data-related problems with the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social sciences, or a related field
• At least 3 years prior experience in an education research setting
• Familiarity with the research data lifecycle: collection, entry, cleaning, coding, and preliminary analysis
• Experience conducting or supporting data collection in school or classroom settings
• Observational coding, transcription, or qualitative data handling
• Understanding of research ethics and data confidentiality practices (e.g., working with data involving minors or human subjects)
• Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, Dedoose, or Stata
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, cleaning, and coding
• Experience following structured protocols and coding schemes consistently
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Clear communication skills for coordinating with team members and study participants
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, specifically proficiency in Word and Excel

Pay

Hourly rate: $22.40–$27

Schedule

This is a wage position limited to 1,500 hours of work in a year and is not eligible for leave or other benefits. Anticipated start date: mid-August 2026.

Physical Demands

Most of the work is performed in an office environment.