Program Evaluator
Position Description:
This position is responsible for developing and managing all aspects ofevaluation activities for multiple evaluation projects of varying scope and forsupporting company research projects in some data analysis. All projects arerelated to formal K-12 STEM learning environments--especially in middleschool and high school science. Consequently it is important thatapplicants have had direct experience with K-12 science teaching, learning andresearch.
Specific responsibilities mayinclude:
Collaborate in the development of proposals and evaluation plans for potential clients
Collaborate in the development of instruments and protocols for active projects
Coordinate and collaborate in data collection efforts for research and evaluation projects
Conduct interviews and focus groups
Create and administer online surveys
Oversee the accuracy and integrity of data collected
Contribute to the development and improvement of data tracking and reporting systems
Conduct literature reviews on a broad range of educational issues
Analyze data using statistical software (quantitative and/or qualitative)
Produce written reports, publications, and presentations of evaluation processes and findings
Train other evaluation staff on various aspects of evaluation
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree (preferably in the area of Evaluation, Educational Research or related field)
Minimum three years of substantive experience in program evaluation
Strong interest and a minimum of two years of experience in K-12 schools (as a teacher, administrator or researcher)
Familiarity with research in STEM learning and teaching.
Strong quantitative skills
Expertise in project and data management
Experienced in using SPSS to analyze statistical data
Experienced in a variety of computer software applications including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, online surveys, and presentation software
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated skills in report and proposal writing
Desired Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Experience in research or evaluation of school professional development or educational programs
Experience in K-12 classroom research
Experience in research or evaluation of programs addressing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) issues
Physical Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in anoffice environment. The ability to sit for extended periods of time at adesk/computer station and perform tasks involving repetitive arm and handmovements, such as using a computer keyboard, is required. Must be able tooccasionally lift up to 20 pounds when handling instructional materials andresearch equipment.
Work Schedule:
Full time. Flexible work hours will be considered. Must be able to travel asprojects require.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate withexperience. Salary range is $55,000-75,000. FACET Innovations provides anexcellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, aretirement plan, and paid vacation.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to:
jobs (at) FACETInnovations.com
Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled. (Postingupdated 12-09-09)
http://www.facetinnovations.com/daisy-public-website/fihome/g1/5037-FI.html
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy
POLICY ANALYST
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE RENNIE CENTER:
The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy is an independent, non-partisan organization committed to the development of effective education policy through examination of evidence, thoughtful discourse and informed action. Our mission is to develop a public agenda that promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. The Center is committed to a set of strategies that involve collaborating with diverse organizations in the education reform field to pursue the following activities:
• Independent Research: The Rennie Center produces independent research to promote public discourse on educational improvement and to inform policy discussions of key decision makers and opinion leaders. Our research reports and policy briefs are broadly disseminated to policy stakeholders in the public, private, nonprofit, and media sectors.
• Civic Engagement: The Rennie Center is committed to engaging diverse perspectives and voices in a constructive policy discussion. By convening conferences, forums, meetings, policy briefings, panel discussions, town meetings and other events, we promote constructive dialogue on school improvement and student achievement.
• Shaping an Effective Public Agenda: The Rennie Center is dedicated to enriching the policy conversation with research and evidence from our fieldwork with district leaders. We frequently interact with the media, contributing editorial pieces and providing information for journalists.
• Constructive Activism: The Rennie Center is proactive in identifying timely opportunities for change in which it can lead policy discussion and development process to a new level. Activity in this domain includes convening working groups and drafting policy proposals to meet major educational challenges.
POLICY ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Policy Analyst is responsible for monitoring federal, state and local K-12 policy activities and preparing policy analyses for internal and external use. This position will report to the Research Director. The successful candidate for this position will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skills to perform the following tasks:
• Continually track and organize information relevant to the state legislature, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Executive Office of Education priorities from a variety of sources, including pending legislation, media reports, and reports from think tanks, academia, government agencies and advocacy organizations.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Research Director to produce policy papers that communicate the pros and cons of existing or proposed polices, and summarize empirical evidence related to the policy.
• Assist in the production of other written materials for a variety of audiences (policymakers, school and district leaders, teachers and other stakeholders) including policy briefs, research reports, legislative briefs, press releases and website materials.
• Support the Center’s research projects by assisting with primary data collection (e.g. pulling data from existing databases, identifying schools for promising practices studies, conducting interviews etc.) and secondary data collection (collecting relevant research reports, policy papers and journal articles as well as reading, evaluating and summarizing the findings).
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director on the design of large- and small-scale events on key education policy issues including inviting the presenters and serving as their primary point of contact.
• Edit and produce e-forums and other online and web-based communications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Ability to translate research and policy stances to multiple and varied audiences (policymakers, school and district leaders, teachers and other stakeholders)
• The ability to prioritize competing demands in a changing, highly collaborative environment
• Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail, especially under deadline pressure
• Ability to set aggressive, but realistic, deadlines and meet them consistently
• Passion for public education and an interest in the Rennie Center’s work
• Knowledge of key education reform issues both in Massachusetts and nationally
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SPSS experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education policy, public policy or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
TO APPLY
Please send the following materials to Hiring Manager:
• Resume;
• Recent writing samples (sole authorship preferred);
• Cover letter that describes the fit between your experience and our mission and recent work. (Please consult our web site at www.renniecenter.org).
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE RENNIE CENTER:
The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy is an independent, non-partisan organization committed to the development of effective education policy through examination of evidence, thoughtful discourse and informed action. Our mission is to develop a public agenda that promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. The Center is committed to a set of strategies that involve collaborating with diverse organizations in the education reform field to pursue the following activities:
• Independent Research: The Rennie Center produces independent research to promote public discourse on educational improvement and to inform policy discussions of key decision makers and opinion leaders. Our research reports and policy briefs are broadly disseminated to policy stakeholders in the public, private, nonprofit, and media sectors.
• Civic Engagement: The Rennie Center is committed to engaging diverse perspectives and voices in a constructive policy discussion. By convening conferences, forums, meetings, policy briefings, panel discussions, town meetings and other events, we promote constructive dialogue on school improvement and student achievement.
• Shaping an Effective Public Agenda: The Rennie Center is dedicated to enriching the policy conversation with research and evidence from our fieldwork with district leaders. We frequently interact with the media, contributing editorial pieces and providing information for journalists.
• Constructive Activism: The Rennie Center is proactive in identifying timely opportunities for change in which it can lead policy discussion and development process to a new level. Activity in this domain includes convening working groups and drafting policy proposals to meet major educational challenges.
POLICY ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Policy Analyst is responsible for monitoring federal, state and local K-12 policy activities and preparing policy analyses for internal and external use. This position will report to the Research Director. The successful candidate for this position will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as skills to perform the following tasks:
• Continually track and organize information relevant to the state legislature, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Executive Office of Education priorities from a variety of sources, including pending legislation, media reports, and reports from think tanks, academia, government agencies and advocacy organizations.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Research Director to produce policy papers that communicate the pros and cons of existing or proposed polices, and summarize empirical evidence related to the policy.
• Assist in the production of other written materials for a variety of audiences (policymakers, school and district leaders, teachers and other stakeholders) including policy briefs, research reports, legislative briefs, press releases and website materials.
• Support the Center’s research projects by assisting with primary data collection (e.g. pulling data from existing databases, identifying schools for promising practices studies, conducting interviews etc.) and secondary data collection (collecting relevant research reports, policy papers and journal articles as well as reading, evaluating and summarizing the findings).
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director on the design of large- and small-scale events on key education policy issues including inviting the presenters and serving as their primary point of contact.
• Edit and produce e-forums and other online and web-based communications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Ability to translate research and policy stances to multiple and varied audiences (policymakers, school and district leaders, teachers and other stakeholders)
• The ability to prioritize competing demands in a changing, highly collaborative environment
• Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail, especially under deadline pressure
• Ability to set aggressive, but realistic, deadlines and meet them consistently
• Passion for public education and an interest in the Rennie Center’s work
• Knowledge of key education reform issues both in Massachusetts and nationally
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SPSS experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education policy, public policy or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
TO APPLY
Please send the following materials to Hiring Manager:
• Resume;
• Recent writing samples (sole authorship preferred);
• Cover letter that describes the fit between your experience and our mission and recent work. (Please consult our web site at www.renniecenter.org).
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Learning Sciences Lab
3 Research Scientist Positions Available
Learning Sciences Laboratory
National Institute of Education, Singapore
The Learning Sciences Lab (LSL) conducts research grounded in theories and research methodologies of the interdisciplinary field of the learning sciences. As the first of its kind in Asia, LSL’s community of scholars methodically develop and rigorously examine a wide range of designs for learning and teaching that impact real world issues in education, both in and out of Singapore schools.
Our organization has grown to include 16 faculty researchers and 54 research and support staff since 2005, and we now look to recruit 3 additional Research Scientists in the broad areas of Sociology of Education, New Media and Learning, and Knowledge Creation Communities. Successful candidates will be expected to propose and conduct learning sciences research related to these areas as well as assist the organization to develop research agendas that cut across various projects in LSL.
For more information, please visit our website at http://lsl.nie.edu.sg
General Requirements:
1. PhD in relevant field with demonstrated ability to publish and write successful grant proposals
2. Experience in designing and carrying out educational research grounded in a learning sciences approach
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
4. Able to work independently and collaboratively
5. Ability to work in, contribute to, and take advantage of a learning organization
Closing Date
Review of applicants will begin on 1 December and will continue until the positions are filled.
Other Information
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.
Application
Please send all enquiries and applications to Dr. Katerine Bielaczyc at kateb369@gmail.com. In your application package, please include (a) a cover letter that communicates current and planned future contributions in your research area and explains your suitability for the position, (b) a curriculum vita, and (c) names and contact information for 3 references. Please also include your desired start date of employment in your cover letter.
Learning Sciences Laboratory
National Institute of Education, Singapore
The Learning Sciences Lab (LSL) conducts research grounded in theories and research methodologies of the interdisciplinary field of the learning sciences. As the first of its kind in Asia, LSL’s community of scholars methodically develop and rigorously examine a wide range of designs for learning and teaching that impact real world issues in education, both in and out of Singapore schools.
Our organization has grown to include 16 faculty researchers and 54 research and support staff since 2005, and we now look to recruit 3 additional Research Scientists in the broad areas of Sociology of Education, New Media and Learning, and Knowledge Creation Communities. Successful candidates will be expected to propose and conduct learning sciences research related to these areas as well as assist the organization to develop research agendas that cut across various projects in LSL.
For more information, please visit our website at http://lsl.nie.edu.sg
General Requirements:
1. PhD in relevant field with demonstrated ability to publish and write successful grant proposals
2. Experience in designing and carrying out educational research grounded in a learning sciences approach
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and inter-personal skills
4. Able to work independently and collaboratively
5. Ability to work in, contribute to, and take advantage of a learning organization
Closing Date
Review of applicants will begin on 1 December and will continue until the positions are filled.
Other Information
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.
Application
Please send all enquiries and applications to Dr. Katerine Bielaczyc at kateb369@gmail.com. In your application package, please include (a) a cover letter that communicates current and planned future contributions in your research area and explains your suitability for the position, (b) a curriculum vita, and (c) names and contact information for 3 references. Please also include your desired start date of employment in your cover letter.
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