Research Contractor

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Title: Research Contractor
Date Posted: 2012-12-17
Location: Washington DC
Description:
THE SAYLOR FOUNDATION

Remote 1099 Contract Work Needed for a Free Education Initiative

Overview

Private foundation launching new web-based learning initiative seeks an organized, responsible college student or graduate to assist in an open education initiative.

About the Foundation

The Constitution Foundation (DBA The Saylor Foundation) was established in 1999 by the CEO of a leading business intelligence technology company. The Foundation has launched an initiative committed to the development and structuring of open educational resources, with the goal of driving the cost of higher education down to zero. The initiative seeks to provide the architecture for a new educational model designed to disseminate free, high-quality materials to those lacking the resources to access traditional schooling.

About the Free Education Initiative

The Saylor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Simply put, our mission is to make quality education freely available to all. We employ experienced professors to build college-level and professional courses from the wealth of material available on the Web. Today, the Foundation's free education initiative at Saylor.org provides over 270 free online courses to anyone with an internet connection.

Job Description

The successful candidate will create spreadsheets containing the contact information of qualified professors who may be interested in creating, working on, and reviewing Saylor.org's online courses. The candidate will be paid hourly, with the candidate submitting detailed time sheets to track their work.

Qualifications

1) Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google search techniques and Google Docs;

2) Ability to complete projects within 1-3 days of assignment;

3) Ability to work at least 20 hours per week on the project;

4) Ability to work efficiently and independently without supervision;

5) A high level of attention to detail;

6) A personal computer with an internet connection;

Details

This is a 1099 contract position.

Location: Selected candidates will work with their personal computer from home.

Compensation: $14 per hour.

How to Apply:

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to the e-mail address below with "Research Contractor" in the subject line.

Education requirements: 4-year degree
Employment type: Temporary, Contract
Professional level: None specified

Company: The Saylor Foundation
Contact person: Not mentioned
Contact information: apply@saylor.org