The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Measurement,
Evaluation, and Assessment Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in program
evaluation, educational research methods at introductory and advanced
levels, survey research design, advanced topics in evaluation, and a
doctoral seminar in an area of interest. The successful candidate must
also be able to teach introductory statistics courses. Additional
responsibilities include advisement of Master's and doctoral students
and supervision of student research.
Candidates should have a background in educational measurement,
assessment, or evaluation and a research agenda focused around
evaluation issues, research design, or quantitative research methodology
relevant to evaluation studies. Knowledge of the public school system,
experience in educational evaluation, and an interest in working with
public schools are desirable. A doctoral degree in a relevant area and
documented experience teaching at the university level are required.
Candidates are expected to have a record of publication in areas
relevant to the position or demonstrate potential for conducting
publishable research.
Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae, a formal letter
addressing their qualifications and describing their research and/or
professional plans and their teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendations. Contact information must include e-mail address, postal
address and phone number. Send applications to H. Jane Rogers, Chair of
the MEA Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology,
University of Connecticut, 249 Glenbrook Road U-2064, Storrs CT 06269.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
Friday, August 29, 2008
University of Connecticut
The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Measurement,
Evaluation, and Assessment Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in program
evaluation, educational research methods at introductory and advanced
levels, survey research design, advanced topics in evaluation, and a
doctoral seminar in an area of interest. The successful candidate must
also be able to teach introductory statistics courses. Additional
responsibilities include advisement of Master's and doctoral students
and supervision of student research.
Candidates should have a background in educational measurement,
assessment, or evaluation and a research agenda focused around
evaluation issues, research design, or quantitative research methodology
relevant to evaluation studies. Knowledge of the public school system,
experience in educational evaluation, and an interest in working with
public schools are desirable. A doctoral degree in a relevant area and
documented experience teaching at the university level are required.
Candidates are expected to have a record of publication in areas
relevant to the position or demonstrate potential for conducting
publishable research.
Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae, a formal letter
addressing their qualifications and describing their research and/or
professional plans and their teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendations. Contact information must include e-mail address, postal
address and phone number. Send applications to H. Jane Rogers, Chair of
the MEA Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology,
University of Connecticut, 249 Glenbrook Road U-2064, Storrs CT 06269.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Measurement,
Evaluation, and Assessment Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in program
evaluation, educational research methods at introductory and advanced
levels, survey research design, advanced topics in evaluation, and a
doctoral seminar in an area of interest. The successful candidate must
also be able to teach introductory statistics courses. Additional
responsibilities include advisement of Master's and doctoral students
and supervision of student research.
Candidates should have a background in educational measurement,
assessment, or evaluation and a research agenda focused around
evaluation issues, research design, or quantitative research methodology
relevant to evaluation studies. Knowledge of the public school system,
experience in educational evaluation, and an interest in working with
public schools are desirable. A doctoral degree in a relevant area and
documented experience teaching at the university level are required.
Candidates are expected to have a record of publication in areas
relevant to the position or demonstrate potential for conducting
publishable research.
Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae, a formal letter
addressing their qualifications and describing their research and/or
professional plans and their teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendations. Contact information must include e-mail address, postal
address and phone number. Send applications to H. Jane Rogers, Chair of
the MEA Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology,
University of Connecticut, 249 Glenbrook Road U-2064, Storrs CT 06269.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (QUANTITATIVE METHODS)
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position in the Quantitative Methods Area at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Psychology, Statistics, or related fields with a specialization in quantitative methods. Preferred applicants should have a strong research program in quantitative methodology relevant to issues in education and the social and behavioral sciences. Responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses, conducting and publishing research, satisfying the service expectations of the department and university, as well as collaborating with faculty on research design and statistical analysis. The University of Wisconsin-Madison values faculty who can teach to a diverse student body. Candidates will be judged based on their potential for conducting original research as well as demonstrated accomplishments. The appointment begins on August 24th, 2009.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation (sent directly), representative papers, and statements of teaching and research interests to David Kaplan, Ph.D., Chair, Quantitative Methods Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology, 1025 W. Johnson, Room 1061, Madison WI 53706-1796. Application materials may be sent by email to dkaplan@education.wisc.edu. To insure consideration, applications must be received by November 30th, 2008. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position in the Quantitative Methods Area at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Psychology, Statistics, or related fields with a specialization in quantitative methods. Preferred applicants should have a strong research program in quantitative methodology relevant to issues in education and the social and behavioral sciences. Responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses, conducting and publishing research, satisfying the service expectations of the department and university, as well as collaborating with faculty on research design and statistical analysis. The University of Wisconsin-Madison values faculty who can teach to a diverse student body. Candidates will be judged based on their potential for conducting original research as well as demonstrated accomplishments. The appointment begins on August 24th, 2009.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation (sent directly), representative papers, and statements of teaching and research interests to David Kaplan, Ph.D., Chair, Quantitative Methods Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology, 1025 W. Johnson, Room 1061, Madison WI 53706-1796. Application materials may be sent by email to dkaplan@education.wisc.edu. To insure consideration, applications must be received by November 30th, 2008. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Associate Director position open at Tufts PACE Center
Associate Director position open at Tufts PACE Center
The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) seeks an individual with expertise in designing and implementing research projects, including managing research teams, who possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills to fill its available Associate Director position. The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) is a grant funded research center which conducts research on education and assessment. The Center is directed by Robert J. Sternberg, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and his theories provide the conceptual framework for many of the Center's projects. For more details on completed and current research projects, please visit http://pace.tufts.edu/
Currently funded projects include such diverse studies as work with the Tufts Admissions office, development of assessments of leadership skills, and elementary-school science curriculum development and evaluation. The PACE Center shares office space and support personnel with Tufts Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT).
The Associate Director, Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) will mainly be responsible for:
Developing and securing funding for new research projects, including writing grant proposals in response to calls from federal organizations (e.g., NSF, IES, ARI) and private foundations;
Supervising the successful completion of current research projects, including directing curriculum development, teacher training, assessment design and validation, data analysis, and writing up results for publication;
Managing current grants, including managing budgets and IRB approvals, writing progress reports, and presenting results to funders;
Managing personnel, currently including part time administrative and research support, and a PhD level researcher;
Maintaining and establishing further contacts with research collaborators, including colleagues at Tufts, local school district administrators, international visitors, and potential future collaborators contacting the Center's director.
Basic Requirements:
PhD in psychology, measurement, or a related field; or EdD
Minimum of five years of research in a related field
Basic office software, some statistical software
Published research publications
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience securing research funding, preferably some experience with the major federal funding organizations is highly valuable.
Previous knowledge of R.J. Sternberg's theories is a plus.
Previous experience managing personnel at different levels of education is desirable.
A candidate with excellent interpersonal skills is strongly preferred.
This is a limited term appointment pending continued funding.
To apply, please go to http://tufts.edu/?t=careers and search for position 32853, Associate Director
Questions can be addressed to pace@tufts.edu
The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) seeks an individual with expertise in designing and implementing research projects, including managing research teams, who possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills to fill its available Associate Director position. The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) is a grant funded research center which conducts research on education and assessment. The Center is directed by Robert J. Sternberg, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and his theories provide the conceptual framework for many of the Center's projects. For more details on completed and current research projects, please visit http://pace.tufts.edu/
Currently funded projects include such diverse studies as work with the Tufts Admissions office, development of assessments of leadership skills, and elementary-school science curriculum development and evaluation. The PACE Center shares office space and support personnel with Tufts Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT).
The Associate Director, Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) will mainly be responsible for:
Developing and securing funding for new research projects, including writing grant proposals in response to calls from federal organizations (e.g., NSF, IES, ARI) and private foundations;
Supervising the successful completion of current research projects, including directing curriculum development, teacher training, assessment design and validation, data analysis, and writing up results for publication;
Managing current grants, including managing budgets and IRB approvals, writing progress reports, and presenting results to funders;
Managing personnel, currently including part time administrative and research support, and a PhD level researcher;
Maintaining and establishing further contacts with research collaborators, including colleagues at Tufts, local school district administrators, international visitors, and potential future collaborators contacting the Center's director.
Basic Requirements:
PhD in psychology, measurement, or a related field; or EdD
Minimum of five years of research in a related field
Basic office software, some statistical software
Published research publications
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience securing research funding, preferably some experience with the major federal funding organizations is highly valuable.
Previous knowledge of R.J. Sternberg's theories is a plus.
Previous experience managing personnel at different levels of education is desirable.
A candidate with excellent interpersonal skills is strongly preferred.
This is a limited term appointment pending continued funding.
To apply, please go to http://tufts.edu/?t=careers and search for position 32853, Associate Director
Questions can be addressed to pace@tufts.edu
Tufts PACE Center
Senior Researcher position open at Tufts PACE Center
The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) is a grant funded research center which conducts research on education and assessment. It is directed by Robert J. Sternberg, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. For more details, please visit http://pace.tufts.edu/
PACE seeks an individual with expertise in assessment development and validation and statistical analysis as well as excellent project management skills to fill its available Senior Researcher position.
The Senior Researcher will work on research projects focused on the Tufts undergraduate education and will be involved in designing, administering and analyzing assessments to evaluate and monitor students' growth throughout their undergraduate experience. Specifically, the successful candidate will be managing the Kaleidoscope and IMPACTS projects described on the PACE website.
Specific responsibilities include:
Refining scoring rubrics for the IMPACT project; supervising the collection and analysis of additional data; and designing and piloting new assessment instruments as needed;
Tracking and analyzing Kaleidoscope data; and conducting focus groups and surveys as needed to add a qualitative perspective to the database provided through the institution;
Supervising research assistants and students involved in the project (for data collection and data cleaning);
Writing up results for internal and external dissemination;
Contributing to grant writing and other Center-wide activities.
Basic Requirements:
This position requires a PhD and proficiency with software for high level statistical analyses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as a researcher is preferred. Experience with publications and presentations at professional conferences, and grant writing experience is desired.
This position is a one-year limited appointment, with the expectation of a renewal based on satisfactory performance.
To apply, please go to http://tufts.edu/?t=careers and search for position 32733, Senior Researcher
Questions can be addressed to pace@tufts.edu
The Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise (PACE) is a grant funded research center which conducts research on education and assessment. It is directed by Robert J. Sternberg, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. For more details, please visit http://pace.tufts.edu/
PACE seeks an individual with expertise in assessment development and validation and statistical analysis as well as excellent project management skills to fill its available Senior Researcher position.
The Senior Researcher will work on research projects focused on the Tufts undergraduate education and will be involved in designing, administering and analyzing assessments to evaluate and monitor students' growth throughout their undergraduate experience. Specifically, the successful candidate will be managing the Kaleidoscope and IMPACTS projects described on the PACE website.
Specific responsibilities include:
Refining scoring rubrics for the IMPACT project; supervising the collection and analysis of additional data; and designing and piloting new assessment instruments as needed;
Tracking and analyzing Kaleidoscope data; and conducting focus groups and surveys as needed to add a qualitative perspective to the database provided through the institution;
Supervising research assistants and students involved in the project (for data collection and data cleaning);
Writing up results for internal and external dissemination;
Contributing to grant writing and other Center-wide activities.
Basic Requirements:
This position requires a PhD and proficiency with software for high level statistical analyses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as a researcher is preferred. Experience with publications and presentations at professional conferences, and grant writing experience is desired.
This position is a one-year limited appointment, with the expectation of a renewal based on satisfactory performance.
To apply, please go to http://tufts.edu/?t=careers and search for position 32733, Senior Researcher
Questions can be addressed to pace@tufts.edu
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION
CONTENT AND DESIGN MANAGER
Portland, Oregon
The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) has retained Sockwell Partners to assist in their search for a Content and Design Manager. NWEA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping all children learn. NWEA provides research-based computer adaptive testing, professional training, and consulting services that improve teaching and learning nationwide.
Founded in 1977, NWEA (www.nwea.org) has more than 250 employees and revenues in excess of $50MM. It partners with more than 3,100 school districts and has administered more than 24,000,000 student assessments. NWEA's Growth Research Database is the largest repository of student test results in the United States. NWEA is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Reporting to the Director of Test Services, the successful candidate will ensure the content validity of all NWEA items and tests, as well as the integrity of state and district alignments across the country. He/she will manage 12 Content Specialists (some remote) and work closely with the Test Development team as well as with external state and district partners.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
* at least five to ten years of educational test development, curriculum design/management, assessment and/or measurement experience; ability to align NWEA test items to multiple state and district standards;
* demonstrated management experience; a bent for taking responsibility, mentoring others, and collaborative problem solving; the self-confidence, integrity, intellect, and follow through that inspire trust;
* strong communications and interpersonal skills; someone who can build strong partnerships and credibility at all levels within the organization and externally;
* excellent project management skills; the ability to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives, timetables and relationships;
* passion for kids and the difference that teaching and learning can make;
* high energy level; sense of humor;
* master's degree in curriculum, instruction or a subject area is preferred; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
This is a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive salary and a truly outstanding benefits package are available.
Please contact me if you have confidential networking or candidate suggestions... or personal interest in learning more about this opportunity. For firm information, please visit us at www.sockwell.com. Thank you for your help.
Christie Flowers
Consultant
Sockwell Partners
704.372.1865 ext. 119
mailto:cflowers@sockwell.com
http:www.sockwell.com
CONTENT AND DESIGN MANAGER
Portland, Oregon
The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) has retained Sockwell Partners to assist in their search for a Content and Design Manager. NWEA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping all children learn. NWEA provides research-based computer adaptive testing, professional training, and consulting services that improve teaching and learning nationwide.
Founded in 1977, NWEA (www.nwea.org) has more than 250 employees and revenues in excess of $50MM. It partners with more than 3,100 school districts and has administered more than 24,000,000 student assessments. NWEA's Growth Research Database is the largest repository of student test results in the United States. NWEA is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Reporting to the Director of Test Services, the successful candidate will ensure the content validity of all NWEA items and tests, as well as the integrity of state and district alignments across the country. He/she will manage 12 Content Specialists (some remote) and work closely with the Test Development team as well as with external state and district partners.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
* at least five to ten years of educational test development, curriculum design/management, assessment and/or measurement experience; ability to align NWEA test items to multiple state and district standards;
* demonstrated management experience; a bent for taking responsibility, mentoring others, and collaborative problem solving; the self-confidence, integrity, intellect, and follow through that inspire trust;
* strong communications and interpersonal skills; someone who can build strong partnerships and credibility at all levels within the organization and externally;
* excellent project management skills; the ability to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives, timetables and relationships;
* passion for kids and the difference that teaching and learning can make;
* high energy level; sense of humor;
* master's degree in curriculum, instruction or a subject area is preferred; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
This is a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive salary and a truly outstanding benefits package are available.
Please contact me if you have confidential networking or candidate suggestions... or personal interest in learning more about this opportunity. For firm information, please visit us at www.sockwell.com. Thank you for your help.
Christie Flowers
Consultant
Sockwell Partners
704.372.1865 ext. 119
mailto:cflowers@sockwell.com
http:www.sockwell.com
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION
CONTENT AND DESIGN MANAGER
Portland, Oregon
The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) has retained Sockwell Partners to assist in their search for a Content and Design Manager. NWEA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping all children learn. NWEA provides research-based computer adaptive testing, professional training, and consulting services that improve teaching and learning nationwide.
Founded in 1977, NWEA (www.nwea.org) has more than 250 employees and revenues in excess of $50MM. It partners with more than 3,100 school districts and has administered more than 24,000,000 student assessments. NWEA's Growth Research Database is the largest repository of student test results in the United States. NWEA is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Reporting to the Director of Test Services, the successful candidate will ensure the content validity of all NWEA items and tests, as well as the integrity of state and district alignments across the country. He/she will manage 12 Content Specialists (some remote) and work closely with the Test Development team as well as with external state and district partners.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
* at least five to ten years of educational test development, curriculum design/management, assessment and/or measurement experience; ability to align NWEA test items to multiple state and district standards;
* demonstrated management experience; a bent for taking responsibility, mentoring others, and collaborative problem solving; the self-confidence, integrity, intellect, and follow through that inspire trust;
* strong communications and interpersonal skills; someone who can build strong partnerships and credibility at all levels within the organization and externally;
* excellent project management skills; the ability to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives, timetables and relationships;
* passion for kids and the difference that teaching and learning can make;
* high energy level; sense of humor;
* master's degree in curriculum, instruction or a subject area is preferred; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
This is a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive salary and a truly outstanding benefits package are available.
Please contact me if you have confidential networking or candidate suggestions... or personal interest in learning more about this opportunity. For firm information, please visit us at www.sockwell.com. Thank you for your help.
Christie Flowers
Consultant
Sockwell Partners
704.372.1865 ext. 119
mailto:cflowers@sockwell.com
http:www.sockwell.com
CONTENT AND DESIGN MANAGER
Portland, Oregon
The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) has retained Sockwell Partners to assist in their search for a Content and Design Manager. NWEA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping all children learn. NWEA provides research-based computer adaptive testing, professional training, and consulting services that improve teaching and learning nationwide.
Founded in 1977, NWEA (www.nwea.org) has more than 250 employees and revenues in excess of $50MM. It partners with more than 3,100 school districts and has administered more than 24,000,000 student assessments. NWEA's Growth Research Database is the largest repository of student test results in the United States. NWEA is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Reporting to the Director of Test Services, the successful candidate will ensure the content validity of all NWEA items and tests, as well as the integrity of state and district alignments across the country. He/she will manage 12 Content Specialists (some remote) and work closely with the Test Development team as well as with external state and district partners.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
* at least five to ten years of educational test development, curriculum design/management, assessment and/or measurement experience; ability to align NWEA test items to multiple state and district standards;
* demonstrated management experience; a bent for taking responsibility, mentoring others, and collaborative problem solving; the self-confidence, integrity, intellect, and follow through that inspire trust;
* strong communications and interpersonal skills; someone who can build strong partnerships and credibility at all levels within the organization and externally;
* excellent project management skills; the ability to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives, timetables and relationships;
* passion for kids and the difference that teaching and learning can make;
* high energy level; sense of humor;
* master's degree in curriculum, instruction or a subject area is preferred; relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
This is a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive salary and a truly outstanding benefits package are available.
Please contact me if you have confidential networking or candidate suggestions... or personal interest in learning more about this opportunity. For firm information, please visit us at www.sockwell.com. Thank you for your help.
Christie Flowers
Consultant
Sockwell Partners
704.372.1865 ext. 119
mailto:cflowers@sockwell.com
http:www.sockwell.com
Friday, August 1, 2008
UMass Boston - Center for Social Development and Education
JOB POSTING
General Summary of Position:
The UMass Boston/Special Olympics Global Collaborating Center is a research unit at the Center for Social Development and Education (CSDE). Part of the Global Collaborating Center’s mission is to carry out program evaluation for Special Olympics at the national and international levels. This position oversees the evaluation of Special Olympic’s (SO) newest federally funded project, Project Unify.
The overall purpose of project UNIFY is to promote school communities where all young people are agents of inclusion, respect, dignity and advocacy toward people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The demonstration program will serve as a basis for establishing a sustaining program nationally to support children, youth and young adults with ID, as they become part of the fabric of the educational community. As part of project UNIFY, today’s youth will gain knowledge, develop better attitudes and a real commitment for working on behalf of people with ID and, as a consequence, the lives of people with ID will be greatly enhanced, in school and beyond.
The Program Evaluation Manager (PEM) will be responsible for directing a national evaluation (in 30 States) that documents the successes and challenges of implementing project UNIFY and its impact on all participants, and incorporate what is learned into the program’s improvement, as well as expansion, in the remaining 20 States. As part of the evaluation this individual will be expected to travel and become familiar with Project Unify sites located across the country.
The position is funded for 2 years and may be available for a third year.
Examples of Duties:
In the first year, Project Unify will be implemented in thirty states. The PEM will be directly responsible coordinating 30 Special Olympics State Directors, as they relate to the evaluation, as well as for the supervision and training of graduate assistants who will assist in the program evaluation.
He/she will be responsible for designing the evaluation questionnaires, coordinating telephone and personal interviews, and organizing state and national mailed and web-based surveys.
He/she will also be responsible for guiding the development of the data management system for collecting, coding and analyzing data within and across state SO programs.
MinimumQualifications:
Masters in Educational Psychology or related field that involves tests and measurement and program evaluation is required, Doctorate highly preferred. Requires 3-5 years of significant research experience to include: development of surveys/questionnaires, data collection using electronic media, and supervising teams of researchers. Knowledge of and experience in questionnaire development for telephone and personal interviews as well as observation, developing survey questions, telephone interviewing and system observation. Experience in program evaluation at the State and or national level is required. Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and youth activation programming is recommended. Excellent organizational skills and writing skills required. Must have previously published in referenced journals.
Supervision Received/Exercised:
The PEM will be under the direct supervision of the Center’s Director. The PEM must be able to work independently, with little supervision.
The PEM will directly supervise 2-3 Graduate Assistants and one full time Research Assistant, all of which will be located at UMass Boston. Thus, the ability to orchestrate a very busy and complicated schedule is critical.
Salary and benefits: Starting salary range $50,000-$60,000. fully benefited. Grant funded.
Start date: September 2008
How to Apply: Please email resumes/CV and cover letter to greg.tilley@umv.edu. No phone calls please.
General Summary of Position:
The UMass Boston/Special Olympics Global Collaborating Center is a research unit at the Center for Social Development and Education (CSDE). Part of the Global Collaborating Center’s mission is to carry out program evaluation for Special Olympics at the national and international levels. This position oversees the evaluation of Special Olympic’s (SO) newest federally funded project, Project Unify.
The overall purpose of project UNIFY is to promote school communities where all young people are agents of inclusion, respect, dignity and advocacy toward people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The demonstration program will serve as a basis for establishing a sustaining program nationally to support children, youth and young adults with ID, as they become part of the fabric of the educational community. As part of project UNIFY, today’s youth will gain knowledge, develop better attitudes and a real commitment for working on behalf of people with ID and, as a consequence, the lives of people with ID will be greatly enhanced, in school and beyond.
The Program Evaluation Manager (PEM) will be responsible for directing a national evaluation (in 30 States) that documents the successes and challenges of implementing project UNIFY and its impact on all participants, and incorporate what is learned into the program’s improvement, as well as expansion, in the remaining 20 States. As part of the evaluation this individual will be expected to travel and become familiar with Project Unify sites located across the country.
The position is funded for 2 years and may be available for a third year.
Examples of Duties:
In the first year, Project Unify will be implemented in thirty states. The PEM will be directly responsible coordinating 30 Special Olympics State Directors, as they relate to the evaluation, as well as for the supervision and training of graduate assistants who will assist in the program evaluation.
He/she will be responsible for designing the evaluation questionnaires, coordinating telephone and personal interviews, and organizing state and national mailed and web-based surveys.
He/she will also be responsible for guiding the development of the data management system for collecting, coding and analyzing data within and across state SO programs.
MinimumQualifications:
Masters in Educational Psychology or related field that involves tests and measurement and program evaluation is required, Doctorate highly preferred. Requires 3-5 years of significant research experience to include: development of surveys/questionnaires, data collection using electronic media, and supervising teams of researchers. Knowledge of and experience in questionnaire development for telephone and personal interviews as well as observation, developing survey questions, telephone interviewing and system observation. Experience in program evaluation at the State and or national level is required. Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and youth activation programming is recommended. Excellent organizational skills and writing skills required. Must have previously published in referenced journals.
Supervision Received/Exercised:
The PEM will be under the direct supervision of the Center’s Director. The PEM must be able to work independently, with little supervision.
The PEM will directly supervise 2-3 Graduate Assistants and one full time Research Assistant, all of which will be located at UMass Boston. Thus, the ability to orchestrate a very busy and complicated schedule is critical.
Salary and benefits: Starting salary range $50,000-$60,000. fully benefited. Grant funded.
Start date: September 2008
How to Apply: Please email resumes/CV and cover letter to greg.tilley@umv.edu. No phone calls please.
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