POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant or Associate Research Scientist
Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education
College of Education
The University of Georgia
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assistant or Associate Research Scientist
Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education
UGA College of Education
The University of Georgia
March 15, 2008 (Closing date)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in an education discipline; Area of specialization is open. Interest and experience in working on Latino educational issues are essential. History of active research, writing in education is essential. For hire at the Associate level, evidence of scholarly productivity and success in securing research funding is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Successful candidate will be required to write and direct grants aligned with the mission of the center. Funding may be pursued with interested faculty in and outside the College for Center grants. The Research Scientist will report to the Center Director and be responsible for documenting active research in pursuing research funding, collaboration on proposals/projects related to the mission of the Center, and generate and/or collaborate on related scholarly activities (e.g., chapters, articles, and conferences).
APPLICATION:
Submit letter of application describing research interests, vita, reprints or preprints, and at least three references to Pedro R. Portes, Chair, CLASE, 315 Aderhold Hall, UGA College of Education, Athens, GA 30602. (Email: portes@uga.edu)
DEADLINE: Complete applications received by January 30, 2008 are assured full consideration.
The Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE) is an educational research and development center at the University of Georgia. For information regarding the center, see our web site - http://www.coe.uga.edu/clase/about/
The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. Georgia is an Open Records state. Persons who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the search chair.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A VACANCY IN THE BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TOWSON, MD 21204
Position Title: Director, Office of Research & Accountability
Effective Date: January 2008
Reports to: Executive Director of Research, Accountability & Assessment
Summary:
To provide leadership in designing, developing, and implementing a research, evaluation, and accountability plans aligned with the requirements of No Child Left Behind, the State of Maryland, and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Blueprint for Progress.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assisting the Executive Director in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment to ensure that the department supports the system-wide goals and priorities identified in the Blueprint for Progress and the BCPS Master Plan.
2. Providing direction for and oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide research activities, including research project design and implementation.
3. Providing direction for and oversight of the development and revision of system-wide documents and reports containing data analyses.
4. Providing management of requests from external agencies, universities, companies, and individuals who wish to conduct research in Baltimore County Public Schools.
5. Coordinating with the Department of Professional Development, other offices, and the area assistant superintendents to plan and present professional development related to data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and assessments.
6. Providing management and oversight of all requirements associated with the state identification of “schools in improvement” and ensuring alignment with the Blueprint for Progress.
7. Providing system-wide support for the alignment of BCPS school improvement plans and processes with the Blueprint for Progress and federal and state requirements.
8. Developing collaborative relationships with external partners in support of system-wide priorities.
9. Assigning duties to and evaluating the performance and professional growth and development needs of employees; making recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the hiring, discipline, and separation of department personnel.
10. Assisting with monitoring, controlling, and assessing the budget of the Office of Research and Accountability.
11. Performing additional duties and obligations as assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Possession of a doctorate degree in a field directly related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred
· Minimum of five (5) years of leadership /management experience in the areas directly related to the above responsibilities with progressively responsible leadership.
· Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills
· Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills
· Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis and related software (e.g., word processing, SPSS, EXCEL, and other data management applications).
· Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, evaluation, and assessment.
Grade/Salary: $109,970
This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement system. A job change may affect retirement/pension status; check with the appropriate retirement office, Maryland State Pension, 410-887-4143 or Baltimore County Employee Retirement System, 410-887-3132.
Application Process:
A letter of interest, which clearly identifies the position for which you are applying; A current resume, which addresses the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position; the names, titles, and telephone numbers of two references.
Dr. Alpheus Arrington, Jr.
Director of Personnel
Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
Deadline: December 17, 2007
Board of Education of Baltimore County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
TOWSON, MD 21204
Position Title: Director, Office of Research & Accountability
Effective Date: January 2008
Reports to: Executive Director of Research, Accountability & Assessment
Summary:
To provide leadership in designing, developing, and implementing a research, evaluation, and accountability plans aligned with the requirements of No Child Left Behind, the State of Maryland, and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Blueprint for Progress.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assisting the Executive Director in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment to ensure that the department supports the system-wide goals and priorities identified in the Blueprint for Progress and the BCPS Master Plan.
2. Providing direction for and oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide research activities, including research project design and implementation.
3. Providing direction for and oversight of the development and revision of system-wide documents and reports containing data analyses.
4. Providing management of requests from external agencies, universities, companies, and individuals who wish to conduct research in Baltimore County Public Schools.
5. Coordinating with the Department of Professional Development, other offices, and the area assistant superintendents to plan and present professional development related to data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and assessments.
6. Providing management and oversight of all requirements associated with the state identification of “schools in improvement” and ensuring alignment with the Blueprint for Progress.
7. Providing system-wide support for the alignment of BCPS school improvement plans and processes with the Blueprint for Progress and federal and state requirements.
8. Developing collaborative relationships with external partners in support of system-wide priorities.
9. Assigning duties to and evaluating the performance and professional growth and development needs of employees; making recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the hiring, discipline, and separation of department personnel.
10. Assisting with monitoring, controlling, and assessing the budget of the Office of Research and Accountability.
11. Performing additional duties and obligations as assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Possession of a doctorate degree in a field directly related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred
· Minimum of five (5) years of leadership /management experience in the areas directly related to the above responsibilities with progressively responsible leadership.
· Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills
· Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills
· Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis and related software (e.g., word processing, SPSS, EXCEL, and other data management applications).
· Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, evaluation, and assessment.
Grade/Salary: $109,970
This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement system. A job change may affect retirement/pension status; check with the appropriate retirement office, Maryland State Pension, 410-887-4143 or Baltimore County Employee Retirement System, 410-887-3132.
Application Process:
A letter of interest, which clearly identifies the position for which you are applying; A current resume, which addresses the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position; the names, titles, and telephone numbers of two references.
Dr. Alpheus Arrington, Jr.
Director of Personnel
Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
Deadline: December 17, 2007
Board of Education of Baltimore County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
Monday, December 3, 2007
College Board (5)
Positions Available at the College Board
Director, State and Institutional Research Services
Responsibilities
The director will exercise lead responsibility in establishing and overseeing research collaborations with state departments of education, school districts, and other organizations. The director will represent the College Board in meetings and discussions with state and district officials and other external constituents on analysis, data exchanges, measurement, research, and testing issues. The director will have authority to establish collaborations and engage in contract negotiations specifying the relationship between the College Board and these constituents. The director will supervise Education Services Researchers working in College Board regional offices and mentor regional office staff regarding information and data needs. The director will be a senior member of the department contributing to strategic planning and direction.
The position will be located initially in the New York City office and then shift to an office in central New Jersey in mid-2008.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in psychometrics, educational research, quantitative psychology, quantitative methods, or related area. Four to six years of progressively responsible work experience managing a state-wide testing program, large-scale educational information products and services, or related set of responsibilities. Project management and supervisory experience required. Experience involving large-scale applied research projects or assessments is valued, as well as experience in producing reports and analysis for external constituents. Must have strong customer service orientation. Experience in working with state officials, institutional senior management, and/or district administrations is preferred. Candidate must be willing and able to travel frequently.
Assistant/Associate/Senior Education Services Researchers
(4 positions located in the College Board regional offices and New Jersey branch office; title dependent upon education and experience)
Responsibilities
These positions will report to the Director, State and Institutional Research Services and support the needs of one or more regional offices of the College Board. They will assist the Regional Vice President(s) in providing user-friendly, high-quality information gathered from research studies, program evaluation results, new or existing statistical and aggregate reports, external sources, and other analyses. The researchers will foster collaborations with state departments of education, districts, and other organizations that will allow for the exchange of data between the College Board and other educational entities (e.g., state departments, districts, and institutions) and the engagement of mutually beneficial research projects. These positions will be part of the regional office team(s) and function as an expert for regional information needs and a conduit between the regional and research and analysis offices.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in related area required (e.g., psychometrics, educational research, quantitative psychology, quantitative methods, etc.). Four to six years of progressively responsible work experience in a professional position managing a state-wide testing program, large-scale educational information products and services, or related set of responsibilities. Project management experience required. Experience involving large-scale applied research projects or assessments are valued. Prior experience in producing reports and analysis for external constituents, and experience in interacting with external customers is highly valued. Having experience in working with state officials, institutional senior management, and/or district administrations are highly valued. Experience in presenting data and statistical reports to broad audiences highly valued.
Associate Director, Data Analysis and Report Production
Responsibilities
The associate director will be responsible for the management and deployment of data and summary reporting projects based on SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and AP data representing students, schools, districts, and post-secondary institutions and state systems. In particular, the associate director will be responsible for maintaining schedules and gathering requirements for new data and summary reporting projects; collecting feedback on existing projects and planning enhancements; and developing quality control scripts and supervising their implementation. The associate director may provide direction and supervision to staff on specific projects, and may be called upon to attend meetings and represent the director. The position is located in the New York City office.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required (MA or MS degree preferred). Minimum 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience with data and/or reporting projects, project management, requirements gathering, quality control procedures. Prior supervisory or work leader experience strongly preferred.
Assistant/Associate Research Scientist, Higher Education Research
(title dependent on experience)
Responsibilities
The Research Scientist position will design and conduct research studies to support Higher Education research, focusing on research to support the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT programs. Research design will involve multilevel and/or causal modeling, experimental, and quasi-experimental methodologies. The position will also provide psychometric support to both programs, including review of equating plans, supporting state level contracts, and other general psychometric support. The research scientist will help to develop and maintain a body of research to support and validate the use of College Board assessments and services. The position is located in the New York City or New Jersey office.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in educational research, educational measurement, psychometrics, or a related field is required. All levels of work experience considered. Demonstrated abilities to design and conduct research studies and statistical analyses are essential. Project management experience and demonstrated experience in working with large datasets and assessment data are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills, and writing and editing skills, are essential. Demonstrated mastery of up-to-date technology associated with complex databases and statistical analyses (e.g., SPSS) is required.
Senior Psychometrician, Higher Education Research
Responsibilities
The Senior Psychometrician will design, conduct, and manage research efforts to support various Higher Education programs, most notably the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT programs. The position will provide psychometric support to both programs, including review and approval of equating plans, support for state-level contracts, and other general psychometric support. Psychometric support could include the development of equating and scaling plans for new assessments, senior review and approval of item analysis reports using both classical and item response theory models, and review and approval of test documentation materials. The position is located in the New York City or New Jersey office.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in psychometrics, educational research, educational measurement or a related field is required. Five or more years of experience beyond the PhD is also required. Candidates must have experience in working with large datasets and assessment data, equaling and scaling of large-scale assessment programs, designing and conducting research studies and complex statistical analyses, and working with item response theory, including 1, 2, and 3 parameter models. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills, and writing and editing skills, are required.
Contact
Interested applicants should email résumé and cover letter to Robert Majoros at rmajoros@collegeboard.org.
About the College Board
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the Advanced Placement Program. The College Board is dedicated to the principle of equal opportunity and its programs, services, and employment policies are guided by that principle.
Director, State and Institutional Research Services
Responsibilities
The director will exercise lead responsibility in establishing and overseeing research collaborations with state departments of education, school districts, and other organizations. The director will represent the College Board in meetings and discussions with state and district officials and other external constituents on analysis, data exchanges, measurement, research, and testing issues. The director will have authority to establish collaborations and engage in contract negotiations specifying the relationship between the College Board and these constituents. The director will supervise Education Services Researchers working in College Board regional offices and mentor regional office staff regarding information and data needs. The director will be a senior member of the department contributing to strategic planning and direction.
The position will be located initially in the New York City office and then shift to an office in central New Jersey in mid-2008.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in psychometrics, educational research, quantitative psychology, quantitative methods, or related area. Four to six years of progressively responsible work experience managing a state-wide testing program, large-scale educational information products and services, or related set of responsibilities. Project management and supervisory experience required. Experience involving large-scale applied research projects or assessments is valued, as well as experience in producing reports and analysis for external constituents. Must have strong customer service orientation. Experience in working with state officials, institutional senior management, and/or district administrations is preferred. Candidate must be willing and able to travel frequently.
Assistant/Associate/Senior Education Services Researchers
(4 positions located in the College Board regional offices and New Jersey branch office; title dependent upon education and experience)
Responsibilities
These positions will report to the Director, State and Institutional Research Services and support the needs of one or more regional offices of the College Board. They will assist the Regional Vice President(s) in providing user-friendly, high-quality information gathered from research studies, program evaluation results, new or existing statistical and aggregate reports, external sources, and other analyses. The researchers will foster collaborations with state departments of education, districts, and other organizations that will allow for the exchange of data between the College Board and other educational entities (e.g., state departments, districts, and institutions) and the engagement of mutually beneficial research projects. These positions will be part of the regional office team(s) and function as an expert for regional information needs and a conduit between the regional and research and analysis offices.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in related area required (e.g., psychometrics, educational research, quantitative psychology, quantitative methods, etc.). Four to six years of progressively responsible work experience in a professional position managing a state-wide testing program, large-scale educational information products and services, or related set of responsibilities. Project management experience required. Experience involving large-scale applied research projects or assessments are valued. Prior experience in producing reports and analysis for external constituents, and experience in interacting with external customers is highly valued. Having experience in working with state officials, institutional senior management, and/or district administrations are highly valued. Experience in presenting data and statistical reports to broad audiences highly valued.
Associate Director, Data Analysis and Report Production
Responsibilities
The associate director will be responsible for the management and deployment of data and summary reporting projects based on SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and AP data representing students, schools, districts, and post-secondary institutions and state systems. In particular, the associate director will be responsible for maintaining schedules and gathering requirements for new data and summary reporting projects; collecting feedback on existing projects and planning enhancements; and developing quality control scripts and supervising their implementation. The associate director may provide direction and supervision to staff on specific projects, and may be called upon to attend meetings and represent the director. The position is located in the New York City office.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required (MA or MS degree preferred). Minimum 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience with data and/or reporting projects, project management, requirements gathering, quality control procedures. Prior supervisory or work leader experience strongly preferred.
Assistant/Associate Research Scientist, Higher Education Research
(title dependent on experience)
Responsibilities
The Research Scientist position will design and conduct research studies to support Higher Education research, focusing on research to support the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT programs. Research design will involve multilevel and/or causal modeling, experimental, and quasi-experimental methodologies. The position will also provide psychometric support to both programs, including review of equating plans, supporting state level contracts, and other general psychometric support. The research scientist will help to develop and maintain a body of research to support and validate the use of College Board assessments and services. The position is located in the New York City or New Jersey office.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in educational research, educational measurement, psychometrics, or a related field is required. All levels of work experience considered. Demonstrated abilities to design and conduct research studies and statistical analyses are essential. Project management experience and demonstrated experience in working with large datasets and assessment data are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills, and writing and editing skills, are essential. Demonstrated mastery of up-to-date technology associated with complex databases and statistical analyses (e.g., SPSS) is required.
Senior Psychometrician, Higher Education Research
Responsibilities
The Senior Psychometrician will design, conduct, and manage research efforts to support various Higher Education programs, most notably the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT programs. The position will provide psychometric support to both programs, including review and approval of equating plans, support for state-level contracts, and other general psychometric support. Psychometric support could include the development of equating and scaling plans for new assessments, senior review and approval of item analysis reports using both classical and item response theory models, and review and approval of test documentation materials. The position is located in the New York City or New Jersey office.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in psychometrics, educational research, educational measurement or a related field is required. Five or more years of experience beyond the PhD is also required. Candidates must have experience in working with large datasets and assessment data, equaling and scaling of large-scale assessment programs, designing and conducting research studies and complex statistical analyses, and working with item response theory, including 1, 2, and 3 parameter models. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills, and writing and editing skills, are required.
Contact
Interested applicants should email résumé and cover letter to Robert Majoros at rmajoros@collegeboard.org.
About the College Board
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the Advanced Placement Program. The College Board is dedicated to the principle of equal opportunity and its programs, services, and employment policies are guided by that principle.
Indiana State University
The Department of Communication Disorders and Counseling, School, and
Educational Psychology at Indiana State University announces 2 tenure
track assistant professor positions, one in Statistics/Research Methods
and one in Counselor Education beginning Fall, 2008. For application
information, go to https://jobs.indstate.edu/
For more information regarding the Educational Psychology position
please visit http://counseling.indstate.edu/positionepsy.htm
Educational Psychology at Indiana State University announces 2 tenure
track assistant professor positions, one in Statistics/Research Methods
and one in Counselor Education beginning Fall, 2008. For application
information, go to https://jobs.indstate.edu/
For more information regarding the Educational Psychology position
please visit http://counseling.indstate.edu/positionepsy.htm
Thrive by Five Washington
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by Thrive by Five Washington to assist them in their search for their new Director of Research and Evaluation. We would like to enlist your help in identifying candidates.
In early 2006, public and private funding partners joined to create Thrive by Five Washington (based in Seattle), an organization designed to serve as a catalyst for improvements to parenting education and support, child care, preschool, and other early learning environments throughout Washington. The mission of Thrive by Five is to work with communities and families to ensure that every child in the State of Washington has the opportunity, from birth, to be successful in school and in life.
We seek a Director of Research and Evaluation who will provide leadership and expertise for all work in the areas of early learning research, evaluation and cost estimation of programs, including planning, workforce and program development and measurable outcomes assessment. He or she will provide support and supervision to the members of this unit and work collaboratively with the leadership team of Thrive by Five.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (either Ed.D or Ph.D) is required
- Proven applied research record and experience in developing and implementing programs in early learning and child development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Meta-narrative (storytelling) experience
- Ability to manage a team structure
- Experience and interest in working in a highly diverse environment
- Experience and comfortable working in a small, highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
We realize that the best candidates are often referred by their colleagues and mentors and we would welcome your immediate nominations for this position. In addition to nominating potential candidates, should you find that this might be the type of opportunity that you would personally be open to explore, please do not hesitate to make a confidential inquiry directly to me.
Emilia Peña
Associate
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
Email: e.pena@storbeckpimentel.com
Web: http://www.storbeckpimentel.com
In early 2006, public and private funding partners joined to create Thrive by Five Washington (based in Seattle), an organization designed to serve as a catalyst for improvements to parenting education and support, child care, preschool, and other early learning environments throughout Washington. The mission of Thrive by Five is to work with communities and families to ensure that every child in the State of Washington has the opportunity, from birth, to be successful in school and in life.
We seek a Director of Research and Evaluation who will provide leadership and expertise for all work in the areas of early learning research, evaluation and cost estimation of programs, including planning, workforce and program development and measurable outcomes assessment. He or she will provide support and supervision to the members of this unit and work collaboratively with the leadership team of Thrive by Five.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (either Ed.D or Ph.D) is required
- Proven applied research record and experience in developing and implementing programs in early learning and child development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Meta-narrative (storytelling) experience
- Ability to manage a team structure
- Experience and interest in working in a highly diverse environment
- Experience and comfortable working in a small, highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
We realize that the best candidates are often referred by their colleagues and mentors and we would welcome your immediate nominations for this position. In addition to nominating potential candidates, should you find that this might be the type of opportunity that you would personally be open to explore, please do not hesitate to make a confidential inquiry directly to me.
Emilia Peña
Associate
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
Email: e.pena@storbeckpimentel.com
Web: http://www.storbeckpimentel.com
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