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The National Association of Scholars upholds the standards of a liberal arts education that fosters intellectual freedom, searches for the truth, and promotes virtuous citizenship.

The National Association of Scholars (NAS) is a non-profit higher education reform organization. NAS works to improve American higher education by supporting rigorous intellectual standards, academic freedom, and institutional transparency in colleges and universities. It promotes the teaching of the Western tradition.

We occasionally have openings in development (fundraising and membership), communications (advertising, marketing, web development), and research. Visit this page regularly to learn about the great employment opportunities currently available at the National Association of Scholars.

Current NAS Opportunities:

Updated August 15, 2024.

Research Assistant

Learn more about the position.

NAS is seeking exceptional research assistants to assist a senior scholar with a report on American higher education. RAs will work with a team to perform open-source research on colleges and universities, collecting, coding, and synthesizing data while ensuring consistency and quality.

The position is remote and part-time (5-15 hours per week). Compensation ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience. Hours are flexible to accommodate academic schedules. RAs will provide weekly updates on their progress and attend periodic virtual team meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Current or incoming student at a four-year college or university.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.

To submit a resume for future consideration, please write to [email protected].


Current Education Job Opportunities in the U.S. Government:

To find jobs in the U.S. Government pertaining to the education sector, download this pdf with links to various state and federal job websites. For a full list of U.S. federal pay scales (GS-1 through GS-15) and their salary equivalents, please visit this link.


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