About the Team  

The Research Department at College Board is a dynamic and influential team, consisting of highly skilled professionals, dedicated to building outstanding tools to support the critical, mission-driven work of College Board. Through rigorous and innovative research, our team ensures that our programs and services are grounded in robust data and sound methodologies. Our work not only supports the development of high-quality assessments and educational resources but also drives the organization’s mission to connect students to college success and opportunity. The team's impact is far-reaching, enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for millions of students nationwide.  

About the Opportunity   

As a Research Statistician I on our Advanced Placement Psychometric team, you will play a vital role in both operational and research psychometric work. This position offers you the chance to innovate and discover new or improved methods to enhance our processes. You will engage in both individual and collaborative efforts with your team members and the broader organization, focusing on operational data and statistical analyses, research discovery, documentation, procedures, reporting projects, and research initiatives. Join us to make a significant impact on our mission and advance your career in a supportive learning environment. 

In this role, you will provide: 

Statistical Analysis (30%) 

• Support operational work by performing standardized analyses 

• Support statistical analyses using large-scale internal data 

• Produce standard tables and graphical displays of large-scale statistical results 

• Produce data aggregations (descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients) 

• Write basic queries, programs, and generate reports representing a variety of formats 

• Work with a variety of data files representing item-, student-, school-, district-, institution-, state- and national-levels 

Data Manipulation (30%) 

• Help organize data into a variety of formats to permit for use in specialized statistical software used for research or psychometric work 

• Manipulate output from statistical analysis for use in statistical analyses 

Quality Management (30%) 

• Maintain process maps and procedures for efficient and thorough documentation of how the statistical analyses were completed and reports were generated 

• Create and maintain dataset documentation and layouts 

• Implement QC procedures on all statistical analyses 

• Identifying and implementing the quality checks and validations for critical business process changes/impacts. 

• Performing detailed review of project deliverables/outputs such as process documents, publications, requirements etc. 

Research (10%) 

• Support the fulfillment of large-scale, strategically important research and analysis projects 

• Undertake research and analysis projects as secondary investigator  

• Implement QC procedures on all statistical analyses 

• Provide personalized data representing a variety of data sources (internal) to research scientists and psychometricians. These data include student performance, meta data, standards, student overall test scores, school/district/institution data and related attributes 

• Provide research support and guidance to colleagues  

About You  

You have:  

• A bachelor’s degree in statistics, social science, math/science field or equivalent experience 

• One to three years of demonstrated proficiency with statistical analysis programing (SAS, R, or Python preferred) 

• Experience handling and manipulating large-scale data  

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), with an emphasis on MS Word and Excel 

• Scripting and programming skills, and data-oriented personality 

• Strong organization, prioritization, time management, and multitasking skills, both independently and as the member of a team    

• Adept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actions    

• Proficiency in developing and implementing analytical models with complex data 

• Research skills and expertise in methodology 

• An ability to translate general inquiries into analysis questions and tasks 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Keen attention to detail 

• An ability to function in a team-oriented unit 

• You must be authorized to work in the US 

About Our Process  

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled  

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks.  This is approximately an 8- to 12-week process 

About Our Benefits and Compensation 

College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.  

The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $56,000 to $100,000.

College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.  

Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on these criteria.  

Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:    

• A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more 

• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility 

• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive 

You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process. 

About Our Culture  

Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:  

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.  

• We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.  

• We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.    

• We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women’s Impact Network).   

• We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.