Requisition Number 33804
Research Director
Graduate School of Education
Wide-scale Interactive Development for Educators (WIDE)
Cambridge
Full-Time
Salary Grade 058
Date Posted 05/02/2008
Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Director guides formative, summative, and
collaborative action research for WIDE. WIDE World offers research-based online professional
development courses for educators in the US and around the world to align and improve
performance of students, teachers, coaches, leaders, and systems. The Research Director is
part of the Leadership team that defines and advances WIDE's mission.
Develop and coordinate a comprehensive, multi-faceted research program using multiple
methods to assess and promote program quality and impact; direct a team of researchers in
research design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results to inform multiple
audiences; build research-related relationships with multiple constituencies, e.g., clients, funders
& educational researchers; promote continuous learning of WIDE staff around research and best
practices on online professional development, instructional leadership & systemic change; help
develop innovative offerings that connect research with WIDE's programs, e.g. evaluation
consulting & online collaborative action research. This is a term position with an end date of
December 31, 2008 with a likelihood of continuation.
Required Education, Experience And Skills
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate in education, psychology, or related field; 5+ years
experience using mixed methods of online research & action research in academic settings.
Competency using technology for research & presentation. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lead multiple projects collegially under strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Excellent analytic, written & oral communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Ability to read
Spanish, Chinese, and/or Arabic is desireable, but not required
Additional Web Position Listing
Conduct site visits; prepare research communications, e.g., scholarly reports, updates for WIDE
World publicity materials, & presentations at academic and professional conferences; identify
fundraising opportunities & write grant proposals; manage the research budget and staff,
including a full-time researcher and student employees and interns. We seek a collegial leader of
strategic opportunities to improve educational research and practice.
Required Screening Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Public Consulting Group’s Center for Resource Management
ANNOUNCING
An Outstanding Professional Opportunity
at
Public Consulting Group’s Center for Resource Management
DIRECTOR OF EVALUATION AND DATA SERVICES
An Outstanding Professional Opportunity
at
Public Consulting Group’s Center for Resource Management
DIRECTOR OF EVALUATION AND DATA SERVICES
Public Consulting Group’s Center for Resource Management (PCG-CRM) is a dynamic, results-oriented consulting and professional services organization located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We have a long-standing reputation of excellence in building the capacity of school districts, state education agencies, and improvement initiatives to achieve equity for all students, accountability for results, and continuous improvement through the application of research-based knowledge, sustained professional development, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative partnerships.
PCG-CRM’s Evaluation and Data Services are designed to support program improvement and impact, promote systemic data use at all levels, and apply proven practices to improve teaching and learning. Our services focus on student outcomes and program results by utilizing in-house data warehousing technology for extensive data disaggregation and growth model methodologies to provide both trend and gains analyses in examining student performance and program effectiveness. We also work with school districts to establish and support data teams and effective data use practices at both district and school levels.
We are looking for a senior professional leader to direct and develop
this growing area of our work.
The Director of Evaluation and Data Services will:
• Lead a team of PCG-CRM staff and consultants in designing, refining, and delivering evaluation and data use services to clients that include school districts, state agencies, foundations, and other education organizations
• Prepare proposals for services and responses to RFPs, and make presentations to potential clients
• Serve as Project Director of major program evaluation initiatives
• Pursue opportunities to build the awareness and credibility of PCG-CRM’s Evaluation and Data Use Services among leaders at the local, state, and national levels
• Develop marketing plans in collaboration with the PCG-CRM Executive Director and PCG Managers and respond to opportunities created through PCG Managers’ marketing and client relationships
• Participate on the PCG-CRM Management Team to integrate evaluation and data services with literacy services
Qualifications
• Doctorate in education, including coursework in program evaluation
• Experience in facilitating the use of assessment and other data by district and school teams
• Knowledge of multiple types of assessments
• Experience designing and directing evaluations of at least $100,000 in scope
• Familiarity with current evaluation concepts and methodologies, particularly quantitative analyses and growth models
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills and expertise in analyzing data and summarizing results for easy understanding by educational decision-makers
• Entrepreneurial interests and a business orientation
• Doctorate in education, including coursework in program evaluation
• Experience in facilitating the use of assessment and other data by district and school teams
• Knowledge of multiple types of assessments
• Experience designing and directing evaluations of at least $100,000 in scope
• Familiarity with current evaluation concepts and methodologies, particularly quantitative analyses and growth models
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills and expertise in analyzing data and summarizing results for easy understanding by educational decision-makers
• Entrepreneurial interests and a business orientation
Cover letters and current resumes, or questions about this position, should be sent to:
Public Consulting Group offers a wide range of management consulting and technology solutions to help public sector clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need. With more than 500 professionals in 24 offices around the U.S. and in Montreal, Quebec, PCG continuously updates its knowledge of best practices in each of its three practice areas: Education; Health, Human Services, and Other Government Agencies; and Consumer-Directed Services. PCG’s Center for Resource Management provides services in program evaluation, data analysis and data use, school and program improvement, and literacy.
Visit our web sites for further information:
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Children’s Research Triangle (CRT)
Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that evaluates and treats high risk children, many of whom have been prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol. CRT also carries out research which is supported by a variety of federal and foundation grants
Currently, CRT’s research team is directed by a full-time licensed clinical psychologist. There are two full-time paid research assistants, and one paid graduate assistant. We also have an undergraduate research internship program in which undergraduates from universities in the Chicago area volunteer between 6 to 20 hours a week helping with research related tasks such as data input, data cleaning, scoring, etc.
The CRT research team has a job opening for a masters level trained program evaluator who is interested in clinically oriented program evaluation that is child-centered. This position is funded for one year but may be extended contingent on grant funding.
Job Description: The program evaluator will be involved in multiple ongoing projects:
§ a CDC funded outcome study of a group therapy program for school age children who were prenatally exposed to substances,
§ program evaluation of a newly formed clinic in southern Illinois that will offer evaluation and treatment services to children who have been prenatally or environmentally exposed to methamphetamines or other substances of abuse,
§ development of a database about children 0 to 18 who have been assessed and treated at the Child Study Center, the clinic at CRT,
§ an MCHB funded evaluation study of a training program for health professionals learning to screen women for substance use during pregnancy and children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders,
§ program evaluation of clinical interventions funded by private foundations,
§ grant writing of new proposals that are consistent with CRT’s mission.
Much of the job will involve management of various grants and projects. Data analysis will be incorporated into the position as the individual’s training and interests dictate.
Funding for the position is reliant on grant money. One year of funding has been secured at this time.
Qualifications:
* Completion of a masters level training program with a concentration in program evaluation.
* Previous experience conducting program evaluation/empirical research.
* The ability to work well with other people in a team oriented atmosphere.
Compensation: $35,000 for one year plus benefits, including a dental and medical package, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
To apply, fax, email, or snail mail a letter of interest, vita, transcript, and list of three references to
Anne M. Wells, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Children’s Research Triangle
180 North Michigan Ave, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 726-4011
Fax: (312) 726-4021
awells@cr-triangle.org.
Contact Anne Wells if you have questions about this assistantship.
To learn more about Children’s Research Triangle, check out our website at www.childstudy.org.
Currently, CRT’s research team is directed by a full-time licensed clinical psychologist. There are two full-time paid research assistants, and one paid graduate assistant. We also have an undergraduate research internship program in which undergraduates from universities in the Chicago area volunteer between 6 to 20 hours a week helping with research related tasks such as data input, data cleaning, scoring, etc.
The CRT research team has a job opening for a masters level trained program evaluator who is interested in clinically oriented program evaluation that is child-centered. This position is funded for one year but may be extended contingent on grant funding.
Job Description: The program evaluator will be involved in multiple ongoing projects:
§ a CDC funded outcome study of a group therapy program for school age children who were prenatally exposed to substances,
§ program evaluation of a newly formed clinic in southern Illinois that will offer evaluation and treatment services to children who have been prenatally or environmentally exposed to methamphetamines or other substances of abuse,
§ development of a database about children 0 to 18 who have been assessed and treated at the Child Study Center, the clinic at CRT,
§ an MCHB funded evaluation study of a training program for health professionals learning to screen women for substance use during pregnancy and children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders,
§ program evaluation of clinical interventions funded by private foundations,
§ grant writing of new proposals that are consistent with CRT’s mission.
Much of the job will involve management of various grants and projects. Data analysis will be incorporated into the position as the individual’s training and interests dictate.
Funding for the position is reliant on grant money. One year of funding has been secured at this time.
Qualifications:
* Completion of a masters level training program with a concentration in program evaluation.
* Previous experience conducting program evaluation/empirical research.
* The ability to work well with other people in a team oriented atmosphere.
Compensation: $35,000 for one year plus benefits, including a dental and medical package, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
To apply, fax, email, or snail mail a letter of interest, vita, transcript, and list of three references to
Anne M. Wells, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Children’s Research Triangle
180 North Michigan Ave, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 726-4011
Fax: (312) 726-4021
awells@cr-triangle.org.
Contact Anne Wells if you have questions about this assistantship.
To learn more about Children’s Research Triangle, check out our website at www.childstudy.org.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Boston University
SENIOR RESRCH ANALYST, Office of Education Resrch. & Evaluation, GRADE 75
Tracking Code
2650
Job Description
This unique position combines the role of 1) Educational Evaluation Analysis with 2) Program Evaluation. Analysis: Conduct and manage the analyses of data related to educational program evaluation and institutional research used for accreditation and ongoing institutional improvement by deans and faculty in the school of dental medicine. This includes the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from scannable and web surveys; thematic analyses of data sets using SPSS Text Analysis software; analyses of institutional research outcomes regarding school effectiveness (dashboards and benchmarking); interpretation of findings and writing comprehensive analysis reports for deans and faculty to guide school-wide decision-making; database management of predoctoral and postdoctoral data; supervision of data entry staff and data entry work study students; project management of assessment projects regarding student and faculty performance. Program Evaluation: Implement and manage program evaluation plans that assess curriculum, faculty teaching, student performance, and patient care used for accreditation and individual program improvement by deans, program directors and faculty.
Required Skills
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or other related field with 4 to 6 years of experience in data analyses and writing reports using SPSS, program evaluation and outcomes assessment, institutional research, and/or survey research, preferably in higher education.
Job Location
Boston, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Grade 75
Tracking Code
2650
Job Description
This unique position combines the role of 1) Educational Evaluation Analysis with 2) Program Evaluation. Analysis: Conduct and manage the analyses of data related to educational program evaluation and institutional research used for accreditation and ongoing institutional improvement by deans and faculty in the school of dental medicine. This includes the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from scannable and web surveys; thematic analyses of data sets using SPSS Text Analysis software; analyses of institutional research outcomes regarding school effectiveness (dashboards and benchmarking); interpretation of findings and writing comprehensive analysis reports for deans and faculty to guide school-wide decision-making; database management of predoctoral and postdoctoral data; supervision of data entry staff and data entry work study students; project management of assessment projects regarding student and faculty performance. Program Evaluation: Implement and manage program evaluation plans that assess curriculum, faculty teaching, student performance, and patient care used for accreditation and individual program improvement by deans, program directors and faculty.
Required Skills
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or other related field with 4 to 6 years of experience in data analyses and writing reports using SPSS, program evaluation and outcomes assessment, institutional research, and/or survey research, preferably in higher education.
Job Location
Boston, MA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Grade 75
Library Of Congress
Agency: Library Of Congress
Sub Agency: Congressional Research Service
Job Announcement Number:080112
Analyst in Education Policy
SALARY RANGE: 82,961.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 02, 2008to Friday, May 30, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0101-13/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired providing that immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Library Of Congress applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=UINDB.
Sub Agency: Congressional Research Service
Job Announcement Number:080112
Analyst in Education Policy
SALARY RANGE: 82,961.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 02, 2008to Friday, May 30, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0101-13/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired providing that immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Library Of Congress applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=UINDB.
Analyst in Education Policy
* Analyst in Education Policy
Congressional Research Service (D.C.)
(date posted: 5/6/2008)
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000559283-01&pg=e
or http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
Analyst in Education Policy
Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
Prepares a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge.
Prepares a variety of analytical reports, memoranda, and written materials on public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge to support congressional decision-making.
Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.
Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff.
Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff.
Congressional Research Service (D.C.)
(date posted: 5/6/2008)
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000559283-01&pg=e
or http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
Analyst in Education Policy
Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
Prepares a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge.
Prepares a variety of analytical reports, memoranda, and written materials on public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge to support congressional decision-making.
Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.
Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff.
Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
CIRCLE
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CIRCLE is Hiring: Lead Researcher Position Available
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CIRCLE is hiring for the position of Lead Researcher. In July of 2008, CIRCLE will become part of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University which prepares students in all fields of study for lifetimes of active citizenship, promotes new knowledge in the field, and builds an enduring and broadly shared ethos of citizenship and public
service across Tufts University.
The CIRCLE Lead Researcher’s responsibilities include serving as the lead quantitative researcher on a range of CIRCLE research projects that may include secondary data-analysis,
literature reviews, field experiments, and original surveys. Other areas of responsibility include:
* Producing reports, fact sheets and press releases on timely and relevant topics, often in close collaboration with CIRCLE colleagues;
* Providing guidance and oversight to other CIRCLE staff and students who produce research
(quantitative and qualitative);
* Contributing to research grant proposals;
* Representing CIRCLE at a wide range of events including research conferences, practitioner
forums, press events and other public events;
* Answering queries from reporters about CIRCLE research.
For more information, click here
http://www.civicyouth.org/?p=293
CIRCLE is Hiring: Lead Researcher Position Available
......................................
CIRCLE is hiring for the position of Lead Researcher. In July of 2008, CIRCLE will become part of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University which prepares students in all fields of study for lifetimes of active citizenship, promotes new knowledge in the field, and builds an enduring and broadly shared ethos of citizenship and public
service across Tufts University.
The CIRCLE Lead Researcher’s responsibilities include serving as the lead quantitative researcher on a range of CIRCLE research projects that may include secondary data-analysis,
literature reviews, field experiments, and original surveys. Other areas of responsibility include:
* Producing reports, fact sheets and press releases on timely and relevant topics, often in close collaboration with CIRCLE colleagues;
* Providing guidance and oversight to other CIRCLE staff and students who produce research
(quantitative and qualitative);
* Contributing to research grant proposals;
* Representing CIRCLE at a wide range of events including research conferences, practitioner
forums, press events and other public events;
* Answering queries from reporters about CIRCLE research.
For more information, click here
http://www.civicyouth.org/?p=293
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