WestEd

Education Finance Associate


PayCompetitive
LocationSan Francisco/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: EDUCA002852
      Employer Industry: Education

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $112,500
      - Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
      - 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment
      - Professional development opportunities & mentorship program
      - Chance to join a diverse and inclusive community at the employer
      - Possibility to work remotely or in a hybrid environment

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Assist with cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing education finance data
      - Develop technical assistance plans for education system leaders
      - Create innovative tools and resources to address client challenges
      - Analyze policies and collect information to inform new frameworks
      - Contribute to presentations, workshops, policy briefs, articles, or blog posts

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Master’s degree in school finance, education policy, or related field
      - 3-5 years of experience in research or technical assistance projects
      - Expertise in federal and state education policy and regulations
      - Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
      - Willingness to travel approximately 10%

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with equity-based resource allocation processes
      - Background in economics, business, accounting, or statistics

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  • About the company

      Learn about WestEd's services, research, and resources, all designed to improve education and other important outcomes for children, youth, and adults.