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Associate Policy Analyst, National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to the study of national and international migration policies, seeks an Associate Policy Analyst to support its work on K-12 education policy. The position’s primary functions are to produce qualitative and quantitative analysis on elementary and secondary education issues affecting English Learners (ELs) and children from immigrant families, and support stakeholders in understanding and addressing policy challenges and opportunities affecting these students.

The position is housed in MPI’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy (NCIIP), which seeks to build communities that are economically stronger and more socially and culturally inclusive to immigrant newcomers and their children. Through policy research and analysis and technical assistance, NCIIP supports state and local community leaders, elected officials, researchers, state and local agency managers, and others, in identifying and promoting policy solutions that support immigrant families. Our work touches the institutions and mechanisms that promote development and growth within society, especially within early childhood education and care, elementary and secondary education, and adult education systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and write policy briefs and reports, background papers, and memoranda, analyzing policy barriers and solutions affecting the academic success of English Learners and immigrant students in U.S. K-12 public schools
• Provide support to NCIIP research and technical assistance efforts focused on educational success for English Learners and first- and second-generation immigrant students
• Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative analyses for diverse audiences, including policymakers, government agency managers, community stakeholders, and others
• Interact with scholars, policymakers, education and immigrant advocates, and other stakeholders to coordinate program events and activities
• Represent NCIIP externally at conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree with relevant coursework
• 3-5 years relevant work experience involving policy analysis, qualitative field research, and/or quantitative research in nonprofit, law, and/or government sectors, especially in the field of K-12 education
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. education policy and federal education law, such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and its impact on first- and second-generation immigrant youth and/or English Learners in elementary and secondary schools
• Experience with state and/or federal advocacy, coalition-building, and community organizing is a plus
• Ability to understand and synthesize complex policy provisions and education-related datasets
• Proven research, organization, and project management skills
• Superior writing and editing skills, and comfort with public speaking
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects
• Demonstrated professionalism and judgment.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and salary history to hr@migrationpolicy.org. Please reference “Associate Policy Analyst - NCIIP” in the subject line and include a line telling us how you heard about this position.

Hard copies may be sent to:

Human Resources
Migration Policy Institute
1400 16^th St NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC  20036

Applications are due by close of business on January 27. Due to the large number of applicants expected, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

The Migration Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion or physical ability.  

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