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The Policy & Research Group

Job Description: Senior Research Analyst

The Policy & Research Group is a research firm based in New Orleans, specializing in research and evaluation of public policy and programs. We apply high-quality social science methodology to study a broad range of areas, including: substance abuse; HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; mental health; education; housing; equitable state fiscal policies; and public health. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information.

The Senior Research Analyst will contribute to: analysis and reporting for evaluation and research projects; proposals and grant applications; and presentations and publications. The Senior Research Analyst will work on multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior staff in summarizing and explaining research findings and their implications.

Education Requirement

PhD in social science or related discipline (you may apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months) or a master’s degree and five years’ experience (including a substantial amount of time at a management/supervisory level). Graduate-level coursework in research design and statistical analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Superior writing skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to explain research findings and their implications
• Strong analytic skills – both qualitative and quantitative preferred
• Experience conducting applied research preferred
• Multi-methodologist preferred, strong in basic statistical inference approaches and assumptions
• Some familiarity with more specialized approaches (e.g., multi-level modeling, longitudinal approaches, structural equation modeling, principal components, and exploratory factor analysis) is an asset but not essential
• Broad understanding of relevant social science literature and theory
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines

Strong candidates for the position will be expected to work productively on their own and with others, contribute ideas, produce high-quality work, and represent the company in a professional manner.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, completed application form (attached to this posting) university transcripts (unofficial), and a writing sample (preferably an applied research study) to recruit@policyandresearch.com. Please send your materials in as soon as possible - the search will remain open until we find the right candidate.

Location: The position will be based out of the New Orleans office, with some local and out-of-state travel required. It is possible that a remote working arrangement without relocation will be considered. Please note in your cover letter if this is your preferred arrangement.

Salary: Dependent upon experience

The successful applicant will be employed on a probationary basis not to exceed six months.

Benefits:
• Monthly stipend for medical/dental
• Three weeks’ paid vacation per year
• Fifteen paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule

PRG operates a casual work environment that is both professionally and intellectually demanding.PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education job opportunities for policy analysts, data collectors, project management, and “education specialists”, among other opportunities.

Select the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as the “agency” in order to search.
https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/job/job_search_results.do?search.public=Jobs

AIR

AIR is recruiting Psychometricians for the Assessment team. We are looking for various levels of Psychometricians – from entry level Doctorate Degree candidates (as well as ABD) to those with 10+ years of experience in addition to their degree.

You may view the full job descriptions on our Career Center via https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=&searchLocation=&searchCategory=6852&searchCompany. Please feel free to forward this link to your networks and let me know if you have any questions!

Appalachian State University

*TEACHER EDUCATION/ASSESSMENT*

*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR*

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University invites applications for the following tenure-track position in Teacher Education/Assessment beginning August 2011.

Qualifications for the position include:

1. Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related
area; ABD considered;

2. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a teacher education program
with a primary focus on assessment; specifically, assessment of student learning in a K-12 public school environment;

3. Record of successful K-12 public school teaching experience required
and university level teaching preferred;

4. Experience with integration of technology into teaching;

5. Evidence of scholarly potential required, established record of
scholarship/creative activity preferred;

6. Commitment to working in a community of practice, to a social
constructivist perspective of teaching and learning, and to working with diverse populations;

7. Eligibility for North Carolina teaching license.

Specific duties and responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the teacher education program with primary responsibility for teaching an assessment course in the professional core required of all undergraduate teacher education majors; conduct research; and provide service to the department, college, university and profession. Some teaching will be off-campus. Service to the department/college may include assisting faculty in strengthening the assessment component in their undergraduate and graduate courses. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional information about the university and surrounding area is located at http://www.appstate.edu and http://www.hubbard.appstate.edu/prospective-faculty. Human resource information is located at http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/.

Send letter of application, vita, and names and contact information of five professional references to Dr. Susan Colby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Reich College of Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608. Electronic submissions may be sent to colbysa@appstate.edu.
Please indicate “teacher education position” clearly in the subject line.
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Susan Colby. Review of applications begins November 7, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. In support of its commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity and equity,

Appalachian State University strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and members of other underrepresented groups.

National Center on Family Homelessness

The following is a job announcement for a part-time position with the National Center on Family Homelessness, which is based in Newton/Needham. NCFH is looking for a person with quantitative skills to oversee the data collection processes of a large-scale study investigating the effectiveness of an intervention targeted toward young, homeless mothers. This is a paid position ($15-$20/hr depending on experience) and all work would be done in the Newton/Needham office for approximately 5-10 hours per week. The position entails monitoring the data collection at four different sites, conducting quality checks on the data collection and data entry, as well as doing some data entry. This position is similar to what I did there a few summers ago and it was great experience to work with SPSS on large data sets. NCFH may also let you use their data for your own class projects and there might even be potential to help work on published reports. If you are interested in the position please contact Sonia Suri at Sonia.Suri@familyhomelessness.org and let her know that you heard about the position from me. Also, if you are interested in learning more about the NCFH, visit: http://www.familyhomelessness.org

ETS

ETS (Educational Testing Services), the world's largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization, has retained J. Robert Scott Executive Search to recruit a Research Director of Measurement.

The Research Director of Measurement will be responsible for contributing to and overseeing the execution of a research agenda for ETS automated scoring technologies housed in the Automated Scoring and Natural Language Processing group. Strong candidates will have a doctoral degree in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, or a closely related field. Ideal candidates will also have management experience and five to ten years of independent research related to technological innovations.

If you know of appropriately qualified individuals or would like to know more, please contact Irene Chung at (617) 563-2770 or irene.chung@j-robert-scott.com. Your referrals are greatly appreciated.

Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

RESEARCH ANALYST NEEDED FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF MEASURES USED IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY RESEARCH


Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. is seeking several part-time research analysts for a project to review the research literature on measures used to assess food and physical activity (built) environments and diet and physical activity in children. These positions are temporary consulting positions and do not include benefits.

Research analysts will be responsible for reviewing journal articles and using a standardized form to abstract results from articles, such as the type of methodology used and the results of psychometric testing. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Additional qualifications include:

• Master’s or PhD (completed or in progress) in measurement and evaluation, nutrition, public health, or other social sciences
• Prior experience with conducting literature reviews, especially reviews focused on nutrition or physical activity
• Knowledge of methods for assessing reliability and validity of research instruments is desirable, but not required


The positions will start immediately and training will be provided. Applicants must pass a certification after the training in order to continue in the position. The positions require a minimum commitment of 18-20 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible and evening and weekend hours are possible. The positions are located in our Cambridge office (955 Massachusetts Avenue).

To apply, please send a cover letter (including available work schedule), resume, and contact information for three references via e-mail to: mfox@mathematica-mpr.com.



Visit our website at www.mathematica-mpr.com

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

James Madison University

The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at
James Madison University seek an Assistant Professor to contribute to our PhD program in Assessment and
Measurement and our campus assessment activities. The PhD program is dedicated to preparing assessment
professionals who combine strong training in measurement, extensive applied assessment skills and
experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to impact assessment practice and policies.
The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of
Graduate Psychology, and is closely affiliated with CARS. Faculty members in the program teach courses in
assessment, measurement or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty
members have the flexibility to apply their areas of research to the assessment of student learning and
development and have established an outstanding record of research productivity. The teaching load is
typically one course each semester plus student research and/or practica supervision.
Every CARS/Assessment & Measurement faculty member has time allocated to the support of assessment
practice on campus. CARS is a nationally recognized student outcomes assessment center that provides an
excellent environment for assessment practice, graduate student training, and research. Faculty work with
interdisciplinary teams on a variety of projects related to the assessment of learning and developmental
outcomes of university students. Responsibilities include consulting with academic or student affairs
programs in the development of assessment plans, tests, and rating scales, and processing, analyzing, and
reporting student assessment data. JMU is strongly committed to student outcomes assessment and provides
a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment methods and practices.
This position is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track appointment. Requirements for the position include a
doctorate in a relevant field, credentials commensurate with rank, effective organizational and
communication skills, and a record of scholarship commensurate with rank. Experience with assessment
practice or applied educational or psychological research is highly desirable. Interested applicants should
apply online at https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0403726, submitting (a) a letter of
interest stating qualifications for the position, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) copies of selected research
publications, and (d) the names and contact information for three references.
James Madison University is a state-supported co-educational university located in the historic Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia with a student body of over 19,000. Additional information may be obtained about the
Center for Assessment and Research Studies at http://www.jmu.edu/assessment/, and about the
Department of Graduate Psychology and its programs at http://www.psyc.jmu.edu/gradpsyc/. Queries may
be addressed to Deborah Bandalos, Assessment & Measurement PhD Director (bandaldl@jmu.edu),
Christine DeMars, search co-chair (demarsce@jmu.edu), or Donna Sundre, Professor and
Executive Director of CARS (sundredl@jmu.edu). Salary is competitive and will be
commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin November 7, 2010 and will continue until the position
is filled. Position is available July 1, 2011, but starting date is flexible.

University of Maryland, College Park

Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation
University of Maryland, College Park

The Department of Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation (EDMS) in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting August 2011. Qualifications include an earned doctorate in an appropriate field, exceptionally strong background in quantitative methods as applied in the education, social, behavioral, and/or biological sciences, evidence of scholarly research, interest in participating in collaborative research projects, and graduate and undergraduate teaching.

This position requires expertise in classical and modern psychometric theory as well as in quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of research addressing important theoretical developments in psychometrics and/or assessment with an interest in applications to practical problems of broad interest. Duties will include (1) engagement in a sophisticated research program, (2) teaching within the EDMS graduate and undergraduate level educational statistics and measurement course sequence, including advanced specialty courses, (3) assisting in the development of new programs and coursework, (4) advising masters and doctoral students, (5) involvement in service to the profession at a state, national, and international level, and (6) securing and administering contracts and grants.

The EDMS Department has a current enrollment of about 60 graduate students in its doctoral and master’s programs. Nearly half of these students are full-time with some form of financial support. Faculty research interests and additional information about EDMS can be found by visiting our web site: www.education.umd.edu/EDMS/

Application Submission: Consideration of applications will begin November 1st, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The position is expected to be filled by August 2011. Submit application materials, including a CV, a list of reference persons, a letter of interest that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise, the specific contributions that you would make to the EDMS department, and a statement that outlines your research and teaching interests, electronically via the eTerp system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Applications by women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

OECD

Analyst

http://www.oecd.org/



Reference: 3734
Grade/Level: A2/A3
Please apply before midnight, Central European Time (CET), on:
30/09/2010



We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 33 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalising world economy, as well as to exploit its opportunities.


Fixed-term appointment for one year (possible renewal)

We are looking for an analyst to manage a new strand of work related to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) that will develop and implement a PISA-compatible test that can be implemented independently of the main PISA assessment by educational entities e.g. regions, education systems or individual schools. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a Senior Analyst and under the direction of the Head of the Indicators and Analysis Division, Directorate for Education (EDU).

The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

INTERNSHIP 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.
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INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES:
The Rennie Center is looking for an intern to support the Center’s research team in the preparation of a report on promising instructional practices. Main tasks include: listening to digital recordings of interviews conducted with elementary, middle and high school teachers; reviewing material collected as part of site visits (i.e. assignments, student work, scoring rubrics); preparing written summaries of particular instructional strategies; and preparing written case studies. The intern will play a key role in preparing a written report of the study findings and will be cited as a contributor in the publication. As needed, the intern will attend and provide administrative support for Rennie Center events and initiatives. This internship is unpaid.

INTERN QUALIFICATIONS:
 Ability to write clearly and concisely
 Proactive, positive attitude
 Ability to work independently
 Strong qualitative research skills
 K-12 teaching experience preferred

TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum of 10 hours per week during the fall of 2010.

TO APPLY
Please send the following materials to Dr. Lisa Famularo, Research Director:
 Resume;
 Recent writing samples (sole authorship preferred);
 Cover letter that describes the fit between your experience and the project described above. (Please consult our web site at www.renniecenter.org).

Pacific Metrics

Pacific Metrics is seeking a psychometrician to assist with large scale assessment and related research projects. We are an educational assessment company specializing in online testing and psychometric research and development. Our offices are located in Monterey. The position is Monterey-based. Qualifications for this position include:

• Ph.D. in psychometrics, educational measurement, statistics, or educational psychology
• Bachelors or masters degree in statistics or mathematics or equivalent preparation
• Experience with item response theory models
• Proficiency with psychometric software
• Proficiency with general statistical software (SAS preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively on technical topics for a variety of audiences in both written and oral form
• Ability to work in a team environment

The person filling this position will provide psychometric support for online testing and participate in research and development work in areas such as automated scoring, computer adaptive testing, formative assessment, vertical scaling, test security, and standard setting. Psychometric support tasks include item analysis, item calibration, equating, preparation of technical reports, and participation in meetings such as data review, standard setting, and technical advisory committee meetings. The successful applicant will also be expected to maintain familiarity with literature and developments outside the company in one or more areas of Pacific Metrics’ research and development work. Participation in professional meetings and publication in educational-psychological journals is encouraged. This position offers exceptional opportunities for self-direction, professional growth, and advancement in a collegial and innovative environment with nationally recognized research staff.

Please email questions and/or a cover letter and resume to Beth DeFranco (bdefranco@pacificmetrics.com).

Department Of Homeland Security

Job Title: Instructional Systems Specialist
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Job Announcement Number: IHC-367306-TM-DE

SALARY RANGE: $62,467.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Saturday, July 24, 2010 to Sunday, January 23, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1750-11/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:

CBP: Securing America's Borders

Whether on the frontlines or serving behind the scenes supporting our mission, the men and women of CBP are dedicated to keeping America safe. CBP counts on them. Our Nation counts on them. Can we count on you?




CBP Mission Statement: We are the guardians of our nation's borders. We are America's frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism.

Discover a challenging and rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. As part of our carefully selected, highly trained team, you'll leverage state-of-the art technology, innovative strategies and world-wide partnerships to protect our communities and defend our frontier.

At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, we:

Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country
Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products
Prevent unauthorized entry into the country
Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border
For more information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, visit our web site, http://www.cbp.gov/.

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Training and Development, Washington DC.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will or will not be paid.

NOTE: In order to view/and or print the entire announcement, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "Print Preview", then "Print". Instructions on How to Apply and the Required Documents to submit can be found in the printed announcement and by clicking the appropriate tab above.




KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Residency in the U.S. for the last 3 years (see explanation)





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Additional Duty Location Info:


Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC




You will serve as the lead analyst, course/program designer or contract manager for major projects including the design, development, pilot delivery, or evaluation of courses or instructional packages. You will assess the strengths and weaknesses of various methods for performance- and job-based training/learning, such as, classroom, web, broadcast, or on-the-job training. You will assess the procedures, methods and results of job task analyses and their utility for the development of instructional programs. You will analyze, evaluate, and approve various types of training-related product documents (e.g., training requirement statements, management/project plans, training design plans, course outlines, web-based instructional programs, and instructor and student guides, storyboards, and job aids, etc) for adherence to instructional systems design principles and practices. You will resolve conflicts in the design and development of training and coordinate the development of training. You will develop or revise training policies or procedures. You will plan and direct all of the major phases of the ISD process, including needs analysis, course/program/curriculum design and development, selection of instructional media and methods, and formative and summative evaluations.


You will maintain close working relationships with all Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices to ensure that training needs and requirements are addressed. You will make recommendations to senior management on adopting, modifying, or discontinuing various types of instructional methods and approaches and on using the most effective state-of-the-art training technologies. You will review and approve as well as develop training products that comply with all Federal statutes, regulations, policies and standards. You will determine the validity, reliability, objectivity, comprehensiveness, and discrimination proficiency of written and performance tests and examinations.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89404239&JobTitle=Instructional+Systems+Specialist&where=22101&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=125&y=13&pg=1&mlt.docid=66463324&mlt.field=JobTitle&mltjt=Instructional+Systems+Specialist+%28Training+Coordinator%29&sort=rv.dt&re=135&AVSDM=2010-07-24+00%3A03%3A00

Museum of Science

Senior Research/Evaluation Assistant II
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Senior Research/Evaluation Assistant II will work with other research and evaluation personnel to develop curricular resources, to oversee organization and logistical aspects of the curriculum pilot and field testing, implementation, research, and evaluation, to develop research plans, and to work with other research staff to administer, analyze and report on research/evaluation instruments, data collection, and findings for the Engineering is Elementary curriculum development project: www.mos.org/eie.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENTS:
1. Work with Research Associates, Assessment Director, and Project Director to administer, compile, analyze, and report research/evaluation instruments and data. Oversee data collection efforts.
2. Generate early drafts of large-scale research instruments and with other members of the team help with their development and refinement. Collect research/evaluation data. Create databases and other organizational systems for housing collected data. Run preliminary analyses of collected data and work with the team to produce full analyses and reports.
3. Work with the research team to develop qualitative research instruments and procedures. Collect qualitative data including interviews and focus groups with students and teachers, classroom observations, and videotaping. Transcribe and analyze data, develop coding and analytic procedures, and write reports.
4. Work with Content Development team, Assessment Director, and Project Director to develop, test, and revise curricular activities and resources.
5. Participate in writing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
6. Participate in developing research and evaluation plans and grant proposals. Contribute to developing the vision for research efforts as well as formative and summative evaluation of the curriculum.
7. Represent the project at conferences and meetings at the state and national level.
8. Contribute to an ongoing pool and database of research/evaluation knowledge by researching and reading related research and evaluation studies.
9. May have supervisory responsibilities for staff, intern, or volunteers.
10. Perform other work-related duties as required by Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Grant-funded, full-time, 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
This position is supervised by the Program Manager for Research & Assessment and reports to the Vice President of Research & Educator Resource Development.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
• Bachelor’s of Science or Arts degree a minimum. Advanced degree or coursework preferred, with specialization or demonstrated interest in research (qualitative or quantitative).
• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Preferably a background in science, mathematics, or engineering. A background in education and/or the social sciences a must. Experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent project coordination skills and organization.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm amidst many simultaneous job requirements.
• Ability to take leadership on project components and work independently to produce and follow a timeline.
• Exceptional ability to review and synthesize science content or research data and to work closely with teachers or other researchers to produce and modify a high quality product (curriculum or research article).
• Very good data management skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Comfort working with computers, facility with databases and a willingness to master new computer software.
• Collaborative skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to mentor less experienced staff members and volunteers.

STARTING SALARY:
Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY IN OUR DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC WORK ENVIRONMENT, SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Human Resources Department
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Fax: (617) 589-0362
Email: jobs@mos.org
Visit www.mos.org/jobs for our most up-to-date employment listings. No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application. The Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Achievement Network

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Research and Evaluation Analyst, Boston, MA

Organizational Overview:
The Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2005, motivated by the vision that one day all students will have the opportunity to master the skills and concepts needed to be successful in college and beyond. ANet is committed to helping all students achieve academic excellence by providing urban, low-income schools with effective data-driven strategies to identify and close gaps in student learning, and embedding these strategies into schools’ everyday routines to measurably close the achievement gap. ANet combines high-quality standards-aligned assessments; educator coaching in how to analyze assessment results, identify gaps in student learning, and create action plans to address these gaps; and peer Networks of schools that collaborate to improve their use of data. This comprehensive package has produced measurable student achievement gains in our Network schools. In the coming 2010-11 school year, we plan to work with nearly 170 schools and continue to expand our Networks in six geographic regions- Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; New Orleans, LA; Newark, NJ; Chicago, IL; and National Heritage Academies. By 2013, we aim to serve over 300 schools across these Networks in order to affect the educational outcomes of over 60,000 students every year.

ANet was recently named as one of only 30 winners nationally in the United States Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation (i3) Development category competitive grant process. The i3 fund was established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to provide competitive grants to local education authorities and nonprofits partnered with them with a record of improving student achievement. Funding from the i3 grant will support an independent randomized control study and growth of our networks for the next four years.


Position Overview:
The Research and Evaluation Analyst will coordinate ANet’s efforts to document the effectiveness of its program for internal and external purposes. This position will focus on analyzing ANet’s impact and results, building ANet’s capacity in research and evaluation, and developing relationships with key partners that provide data (e.g., states and districts) and conduct research (e.g., university partners). The position will have significant opportunity to lead ANet’s research and evaluation agenda and, as such, the position demands a combination of intellectual leadership, quantitative skills, strong curiosity about factors driving student achievement and clear communication skills.

The position is in ANet’s Boston headquarters, and will work closely with ANet’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Product Manager, and report to ANet’s Special Projects Manager. This position offers the unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, results-oriented individual to become a vital member of The Achievement Network.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and perform standard analytical routines to:
o Document student achievement gains in ANet’s partner schools and organizations, including in comparison to gains in similar schools and organizations
o Validate ANet’s program through studying the connection between implementation of our program and student performance
o Set/track ANet’s performance objectives;
• Think creatively to develop new metrics to demonstrate the success of ANet;
• Manage relationships with and oversee output from consulting psychometricians, researchers, and evaluators,
o In particular, work closely with independent, external evaluator executing our Investing in Innovation randomized control trial
• Respond to specific analytical requests by ANet members and determine whether requests should be included in ANet’s standard analytical routines;
• Regularly organize findings for continuous improvement of ANet offerings and staff development; and,
• Produce annual summary of ANet findings for external audiences as well as more frequent summaries around specific topics.

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies: In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:
• Excellent education credentials: Advanced or undergraduate degree with coursework in quantitative areas, such as Statistics, strongly preferred.
o Knowledge of urban schools a plus
o Ability to think creatively about metrics and analysis
• Experience with research design and execution:
o Strong statistical analysis skills
o Knowledge of research and evaluation quantitative methodology (including regression analysis)
o Proficiency with SPSS
o Experience conducting quantitative analysis for making policy recommendations
• Ability to manage relationships with external data providers and research partners: Excellent interpersonal skills and strong group presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Comfort with working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment: With a desire to contribute to a growing organization, outstanding project management skills and initiative
• Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Most importantly, a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of urban schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.

Benefits and salary:
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan.
How to Apply:
The Achievement Network is soliciting applications for this position immediately. To apply, please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining: a) your interest in The Achievement Network and this position, b) challenges you would expect in this role and how you would overcome them, and c) outcomes and results you would hope to see in your evaluation role. Please send to Alyssa Christopolis at achristopolis@achievementnetwork.org, subject line “Research and Evaluation Analyst.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.

RIDE

The Office of Instruction, Assessment, and Curriculum is looking to fill 3 Assessment Specialist Positions (salary range is $74,373 - $90,373):
Assessment specialists are responsible for supporting the development of a comprehensive assessment system including formative, interim, and summative assessments at the local and state level; coordinating statewide systems of professional development in support of data driven instruction; and participating in collaborative multi-state programs and federal grants. The Assessment Specialist primary responsibility will consist of one or more of the following:

* Design, delivery, and support of the formative assessment training program
* Design, delivery, and support of the interim assessment program
* Coordination of the collection, reporting and analysis of assessment data

Interested parties should go to the RIDE page to apply:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Commissioner/HumanResources/employmentOpport.aspx

Council for Aid to Education

The Council for Aid to Education (CAE) is about to undertake a project funded by the Gates Foundation. (The CAE sponsors the Collegiate Learning Assessment.)

Jeff Steedles is the principal investigator for the project. The topic is at the heart of discussions of common core standards and college readiness.
This project will provide opportunities for a few consultants who are advanced enough technically to contribute to this construct validity project and would benefit from working with senior measurement scientists such as Steve Klein, formerly at the RAND corporation, and Rich Shavelson, professor emeritus, Stanford University. CAE is a non profit focused on exploring the assessment opportunities presented by performance assessment. Several hundred colleges and universities are currently testing with the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) in the United States and CAE is now developing an international version of the CLA for AHELO (the Assessment of Higher Education Learning Outcomes) project recently initiated by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

For more information on this project please contact Jeff Steedles at jsteedles@cae.org.



Description of Project for Which Consultants are Sought.


One of the primary goals of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative is to improve upon current content standards by increasing the focus on core competencies that are expected of high school graduates when they enter college. These include essential skills related to literacy and numeracy as well as general, higher-order skills like thinking critically and communicating ideas effectively. According to Kati Haycock (2010), the Common Core movement is about "trying to clarify what successful college students actually need to know and be able to do, so that we can get serious about teaching and measuring those things rather than simply calculating course credits or pass rates on low-level state tests" (p. 15).

The research project proposed here is one component of a larger effort that seeks to validate the alignment of the CCSS with college readiness. As part of this project, an assessment of the "core of the Core" (i.e., those CCSS most closely aligned with college readiness) will be developed and administered to high school seniors. Scores from this assessment will be evaluated as predictors of traditional college readiness indicators (e.g., HSGPA plus SAT or ACT scores) and compared to scores from tests aligned to existing state content standards. Moreover, the assessment developed for this project will serve as a proving ground for innovative test items aligned with CCSS that may be employed in the large-scale, multi-state assessment systems proposed for the U.S. Department of Education Race-to-the-Top Assessment Grants.

Teachers21 Research Analyst

Responsibilities

Our Research Analyst is responsible for leading the evaluation of new programs, the assessment of current programming, pre and post data analysis for grant applications, as well as supporting school districts in interpreting and analyzing student achievement data.

The Analyst will:
 Lead the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new programs
 Design and implement formative and summative evaluation approaches within single and across multiple projects
 Disseminate the evaluation reports to project participants and other relevant stakeholders
 Create formal and informal communication loops to support ongoing analysis, assessment, and informed decision-making among project participants
 Provide leadership on implementing current quantitative and qualitative methodologies
 Prepare articles for state and national publications on a wide variety of projects and learnings
 Identify themes and develop conference proposals that advance the reform agenda of Teachers21 and its program development
 Identify state and national conferences or publications that may be a good fit for disseminating the Teachers21 projects and learnings
 Identify areas of need in the field and provide leadership for the development of toolkits, packets, handbooks, other materials, and case studies that support educator’s professional growth
 Document dissemination activities through multiple media sources (e.g., video and print)

Qualifications
The Research Analyst should possess the following qualifications:
 Advanced degree in education or educational administration
 Demonstrated success in grant writing
 Networks with national and state foundations desirable
 Experience in public school teaching or administration
 Proven effective team leadership and facilitation skills
 Proven effective experience in research, program evaluation, and dissemination
 Ability to accomplish multiple simultaneous projects
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Strong interpersonal skills

Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package

Start Date
On or before October 1, 2010

Contact
Mail, email, or fax your resume and cover letter to:
John D’Auria, President
Teachers21
34 Washington Street, Suite 220
Wellesley, MA 02481
Fax: 781-416-0983
jdauria@teachers21.org

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University is seeking applications for the position of assistant professor of educational research. You can find a description of the position and application instructions here:

http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/positions.htm

The College Board

Associate Research Scientist - #2599 (Aug 2010)

The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for an Associate Research Scientist who will assist in the design and development of educational assessments to be used by teachers for the purposes of instructionally relevant and actionable feedback. This position is resident in our Research and Development office in Newtown, PA and will work collaboratively with teacher professional development program staff, senior researchers, product development staff and others throughout the organization.

-- Position Summary
The Associate Research Scientist will develop classroom assessments that will take the form of selected response, constructed response as well as informal, formative assessment strategies and activities that are embedded in instruction. This position will develop psychometric scaling techniques to support instructional feedback, will manage external test developers, and will conduct a variety of analyses related to the use and impact of the instructionally relevant and actionable feedback. Strong skills are required in assessment design and educational measurement.

-- Responsibilities
* Manage external test developers and subject-matter consultants who will be under contract to the College Board for the design and development of classroom assessments to produce instructionally-relevant and actionable feedback. Establish and execute processes and procedures to ensure that vendors and external consultants meet expectations of quality while staying within timeline and budget constraints.
* Collaborate extensively and maintain effective working relationships with various members of a multi-disciplinary team of experts in assessment design, teacher professional development, educational evaluation, product development and business management.
* Collaborate with internal and external experts to design, develop and maintain appropriate psychometric scaling techniques for the selected response and constructed response student data.
* Collaborate with internal and external experts to design and develop instructionally-relevant and actionable feedback for students, teachers, principals and district staff.
* Manage communications and relationships among various internal and external stakeholders for all projects related to the design and development of assessments designed for instructionally-relevant and actionable feedback.
* Establish and execute clear and comprehensive documentation of classroom assessment project, including development and dissemination of routine internal reports as well as external reports and scholarly publications.
* Conduct a variety of research and analysis using internal and external data in support of the design and development of the classroom assessments and reports, as well as the ongoing revisions and investigations of efficacy of the instructionally-relevant and actionable feedback.

-- ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Collaborate with staff within the College Board to design and implement assessment and educational initiatives in middle and high schools.
* Collaborate with research scientists within and external to the College Board to design and conduct research studies to support the development of educational initiatives particularly as it affects reduction of achievement gaps.
* Collaborate with research scientists within and external to the College Board to design and implement research studies that assess program impact on student achievement for individual programs and combinations of programs, particularly in middle school and high school. Identify variables at student, teacher, school, school district, and state levels susceptible to policy and/or programmatic interventions.

-- Qualifications
Candidates must have a Doctorate in educational research, measurement, evaluation, curriculum and instruction or a related field. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of directly-related post-Doctorate work experience in educational assessment design; new Doctoral-level candidates will be considered if they are able to demonstrate expertise commensurate with job requirements.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate assessment design expertise; possess knowledge of the use of assessment data to drive instruction; demonstrate the ability to develop and analyze various educational data-collection instruments and surveys; and demonstrate the ability to analyze complex assessment and other education-related data using advanced educational measurement and statistical methods. Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in large-scale educational project management and educational program evaluation.

Candidates with experience and/or knowledge of teacher professional development and classroom instructional research, theory, methods and practice will be given preference.

Candidates must possess strong skills in assessment design, psychometric modeling, educational measurement, research design and methodology, advanced statistics and use of psychometric and statistical software.

-- Other Requirements
* Candidates must possess superior written and oral communication.
* Ideal candidates will have knowledge of and be able to demonstrate commitment to the College Board mission of educational excellence and equity for all students.
* Demonstrated ability in assessment design and development.
* Demonstrated ability to design and conduct educational research studies and statistical analyses.
* Project management experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking.
* Excellent organizational, managerial and consultation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and set priorities.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues of various professional backgrounds.
* Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

-- Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.

-- Apply
If you are interested in joining the College Board’s Organizational Effectiveness team in one of these positions and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply by visiting our Careers page at www.collegeboard.com/careers. Please search for the job title and submit your resume and a brief, introductory cover letter.

Please contact Janet Wooten(JWooten@collegeboard.org

-- Mission
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.

The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.

WestEd

Position Title: Project Manager/Assessment Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Operations
Program: Assessment & Standards Development Services
Salary: Level G - $67,118 - $83,897
Location: San Francisco, CA
Time Base: 100%
Position No: 3312

WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, works with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. While WestEd serves the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah as one of the nation's Regional Educational Laboratories, our agency's work extends throughout the United States and abroad. WestEd has 17 offices nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona, Southern California, and its headquarters in San Francisco.

Assessment and Standards Development Services (ASDS) is involved extensively at the local, state, and national levels in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards and assessment tools, methods, and systems. Some of ASDS work is aimed at revealing how well students or workers are learning or performing; other parts of our work address broader concerns of accountability and program or school success. ASDS serves as the test-development contractor for high-stakes assessment programs in several states. Its projects also examine the technical aspects of assessment, as well as focus on a range of assessment and accountability-related issues for various student populations (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities) and for traditional academic areas and developing fields (e.g., alternative school accountability).

Position Description

Brief Position Description:
The Project Manager/Assessment Coordinator will support the program managers and directors of the Assessment and Standards Development Services (ASDS) program by helping to manage the flow of work on various ASDS assessment development and research projects. The Project Manager/Assessment Coordinator will also be expected to perform a leadership role within the coordinator team, for an area of specialty: Proactive project planning; Assessment project management; or Systems and process innovations.

The position will be based in WestEd's San Francisco office.



Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITES:

* Provide professional-level project coordination for a variety of assessment projects under the direction of Program Directors and Managers.

* Interface on a regular basis with internal staff at all levels in the organization, clients, and partners, building effective relationships.

* Keep track of progress, issues, and risks informing leadership on an ongoing basis and escalating issues and risk in a timely manner.

* Provide effective team leadership to the project support teams, assigning, supervising, and providing feedback on work, to ensure quality and efficiency from the support functions.

* Supervise one or more staff members, providing training, mentoring, coaching and on-going performance management.

* Ensure consistency of approach across the program by following established processes and protocols while engaging in process improvement when appropriate.



PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL SET OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Proactive project planning – Provides leadership to a team that implements and monitors project plans, issues logs, risk assessments, and other project management tools, to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.

2. Assessment project management – Provides leadership for an assessment project, under the guidance of a Program Director.

3. Systems and process innovations – Provide leadership to a team that develops and implements new systems and procedures that improve quality and increase efficiency within and across projects, and act as liaison within and outside of ASDS when determining appropriate processes to meet project needs.




Qualifications

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred.

* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing successfully with short- and long-term priorities simultaneously.

* Significant independent decision-making experience.

* Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

* High-quality customer service skills, dependability, reliability and professionalism.

* Experience managing staff preferred.

* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Demonstrated working knowledge of database use.

* Ability to quickly adapt to new computer programs/software.

* Resourcefulness and careful attention to detail while also keeping the “big picture” and program context in mind.




PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL SET OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proactive project planning – Track record as an effective and efficient project manager, with at least 3 years experience independently developing and implementing plans and procedures, evaluating and assessing problem areas, providing recommendations for solutions, and using Project Management software, tools, and processes.

2. Assessment project management – Some project leadership experience and some industry experience. Examples of industry experience include working with state education agency, and federal or state funded programs, and/or with the process of creating student assessment tests: from item entry to complete forms, scoring activities, and associated release documents.

3. Systems and process innovations –Very experienced with the system development life-cycle, with the proven ability to design programs and processes, and to supervisor, mentor, and train staff to follow the system development life cycle from requirements gathering through sign-off. Requires sophisticated knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL scripts, FTP site technology/file sharing, and Word, including the ability to create sophisticated diagrams, charts, graphs, tables, and simple statistical calculations. Additionally, the following are desired: Adobe Acrobat; In Design; Adobe Illustrator (.gif, .tif, .ai, .eps file types); Mail server technologies; and SPSS.



To apply, please confirm that you meet our core qualifications and specify which additional set of responsibilities you are qualified to perform.


Application Process

We invite you to Apply for this Position.

Human Resources
WestEd
730 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.WestEd.org

WestEd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Positions are open until filled.

Evaluation Group at TERC

Mass Extinction Evaluator/ Researcher Job Description
The Evaluation Group at TERC is growing, and we are looking for an aspiring researcher/
evaluator (R&D 3) to join our team and to take major responsibility on the impact evaluation of
an NSF-funded, technology-driven, informal science education project for middle school
students. Qualified candidate must have training (Masters or Doctoral level) and 5 or more years
of experience in education research or evaluation and uses of technology in education, preferably
in the context of informal science education and/or math, science and technology education
program evaluation. Position is half-time with the possibility of additional time/ funding for new
evaluation work development, or on other projects as they are funded.
Responsibilities: With limited supervision from TERC Evaluation PI, work with client to find
and/ or design and test instruments, assessments, and coding protocols to be incorporated into
innovative, collaborative, online “curated game” on environmental science issues. Focus of
instruments is assessment of interest/ engagement, scientific inquiry and collaboration skills, and
attitudes about science and science careers, as well as surveys about student background and
overall experience. Organize, design and conduct a small number of interviews and focus groups
on user experiences. Understand (or be willing to learn about) issues related to protection of
human subjects in research and work with client to be sure appropriate procedures and
protections are implemented. Train others in use of coding protocols. Work with others to code
and analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methods, both during game rollout to assess
data quality and make adjustments as needed, as well as more thoroughly after game completion.
Read current literature within the field. Take major responsibility for writing evaluation report,
collaborating with other project staff. Meet regularly with PI and other project staff to oversee
progress, identify issues, brainstorm solutions, and adjust approach and work plan.
Opportunity to work with Evaluation Group leaders to respond to new requests to work with
clients to develop evaluation portions of STEM education project proposals and to lead or colead
the evaluations should the projects be funded.
Skills and Desirable Characteristics: Curiosity and inquiring habits of mind. Experience and
skills using software tools (e.g., Excel, Filemaker, SPSS, R, Fathom, etc.) for data coding, data
cleaning and restructuring, and for statistical analyses. Ability to work well independently and
with others. Ability to listen actively and communicate well both verbally and in writing. Can-do
attitude. Candidates from under-represented racial and ethnic groups or who have significant
research experience with such groups are encouraged to apply.
Please submit a resume and a statement of interest by email to Jim Hammerman at
jim_hammerman@terc.edu or c/o TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140.
Please do not call. (Ref. #10-19)
TERC is a not-for-profit R&D organization committed to improving mathematics, science, and
technology learning and teaching. Founded in 1965, TERC is internationally recognized for
creating innovative curricula, fostering teacher professional development, pioneering creative
uses of technology in education, supporting schools and school districts in the integration of
technology into classroom practice and developing equitable opportunities for under-served
learners. Publication of TERC's materials and dissemination of our R&D findings is a top
priority. Additional information regarding job postings and the application process is available
from TERC’s Human Resource Department. Please include your fax number or address with
your request. For more information visit TERC's web site at: www.terc.edu.

Michigan Department of Education

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has an opening for the lead psychometrician for the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, or MEAP. MEAP is Michigan's grade 3-8 general assessment in Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. The complete position posting is available at: http://bit.ly/c2y05P.

Symphony Learning

We are in search of a consultant with expertise in Rasch Analysis and Computer Adaptive Test design. We are an educational software company soon to start a project to develop an online math assessment for kindergarten through grade 4 students. If you have expertise in the areas of educational test design and item analysis, and are interested in serving as a part-time advisor to this project, please email me at the below address.
www.symphonylearning.com

Eduventures

Research Analysts/Associates

http://www.eduventures.com/about/careers/job-opportunities/research-consulting/research

The Opportunity
Eduventures offers exciting opportunities for individuals with quantitative and qualitative research /consulting experience combined with a strong interest in P-12 and/or higher education. The Company has immediate openings for Associates and Analysts to join our practice areas serving provosts and deans. Associates and Analysts contribute to our work that guides the strategic decision-making of academic leadership teams at universities –including provosts, presidents, and deans. Our work in these areas focuses on the following issues, among others: teacher preparation program effectiveness and policy, student learning outcomes, market research for higher education, faculty productivity, and operational effectiveness. Eduventures seeks strong individual performers who can also contribute effectively to teams executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the specific needs of our college and university clients. Team members are also expected to use Eduventures proprietary data and insight to effectively advise clients on critical decision-making activities related to their organizational success.


Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Analyst roles include, but are not limited to:
•Building and maintaining relationships with clients
•Managing and conducting qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research to support client needs
•Designing and scoping project plans that use appropriate methodologies to deliver solutions to client needs
•Common tasks include:
◦Primary and secondary research to support program assessment, accreditation, and development
◦Benchmarking and best-practices research
◦Literature reviews and syntheses on timely higher education topics
◦Data analysis, modeling, and reporting (utilizing SPSS and Excel)
◦Moderating roundtable discussions of expert panelists
•Leading the research, development, and writing of client-specific work products addressing the market research, benchmarking, assessment, or other information needs of individual clients
•Delivering on-time, high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations


Requirements

•1-5 years of experience, or more, in client-oriented research settings, including consulting, market research, or P-12/higher education
•Demonstrated passion and interest in P-12/higher education
•Experience in university assessment, evaluation, accreditation support, or institutional research preferred
•Strong analytical skills with qualitative and quantitative research experience; experience with regression and linear modeling preferred
•Strong written and verbal business communication skills and client service ethic
•Exceptional writing skills; proven ability to transform key data into clear business commentary and action points
•Expertise in managing relationships with colleagues, clients, and vendors
•Business-oriented, entrepreneurial mind-set
•Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or above highly preferred
•Experience in P-12 or higher education is a plus, particularly in university administration, K-12 education policy, and teacher preparation
•High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Experience with SPSS, STATA, or similar statistics package


This is full-time, salaried position, based in our Boston office.

Application Process
Qualified candidates should provide their resume and cover letter as a single MS Word document.

LECTURER POSITION – PSYCHOLOGY

LECTURER POSITION – PSYCHOLOGY

The University of Texas - Pan American invites applications for a
one-year full-time psychology faculty lecturer position for the
2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching
undergraduate psychology courses in research methods and statistics
and/or graduate statistics. A Master's degree in Psychology is
required; a doctorate in psychology and previous teaching experience
are preferred.

Include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, any available
data on teacher ratings, and any other supporting information. Also
submit the names and contact information of up to three individuals
who can provide a letter of recommendation. Review of applications
will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit materials to:
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Office of the Dean
ATTN: Monica Denny
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999

UTPA has over 17,000 students and is located in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley of South Texas with easy access to South Padre Island and
Mexico. For more information about the university and department,
visit our web site at www.utpa.edu/psychology . For specific inquiries
about this position, please contact Dr. Grant Benham, Chair of the
Psychology Search Committee, gbenham@utpa.edu.

NOTE:
UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. This position is
security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code §5l.2l5(c)
and Texas Government Code §411.094(a)(2). Texas law requires faculty
members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate
proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade of 500 or
greater on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL).

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY & QUALITY ASSURANCE
DATA AND ANALYSIS OFFICE
*RESEARCH SPECIALIST
$74,373 - $90,373
_______________________________________________________________
APPLICATION PERIOD: All resumes must be received or postmarked
on or before JULY 21, 2010.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Send cover letter, resume and two
current letters of reference to:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Human Resource Development
255 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
Cover letter and resume may be emailed to
lisa.vieira@ride.ri.gov
Signed letters of reference should be mailed.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates selected for interview will be required to
submit official transcripts.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN BE
ARRANGED IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB.
(Position is part of Local 2012, AFT)
* SUBJECT TO FTE AND FUND AVAILABILITY
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Shepard Building
255 Westminster Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3400
Deborah A. Gist
Commissioner
Telephone (401)222-4600 Fax (401)222-6178 TTY 800-745-5555 Voice 800-745-6575
www.ride.ri.gov
The Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex,
sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, or disability
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
NON-CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Research Specialist
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To ensure that district improvement efforts are
research based and data driven by providing research and data analysis support to
accountability initiatives, especially those involving urban schools with high populations of
diverse learners, so that all students are given adequate opportunities to participate and
succeed in achieving high academic standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a manager with wide latitude to
exercise independent judgment. Work is subject to review on a periodic basis or upon
completion for results achieved and for adherence to professional standards of conduct.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Generally none. May work as part of teams and in collaboration with others with wide latitude
for the exercise of independent judgment to achieve results. May be involved in providing
input to the performance management process as a peer or colleague as appropriate.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conduct analyses of state, district, school and student performance data that informs
statewide policy and decision making.
Provide relevant and timely research on educational issue.
Coordinate and lead specific proposals, development of teams across offices and other
agencies.
Support school and districts in ongoing implementation of strategic plans to improve student
achievement.
Create research briefs and analytical reports on key educational reform issues.
Analyze state and district policies and procedures
Identify grant opportunities and support and prepare grant proposals.
Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Working knowledge of research based best practices in standards-based curriculum,
instruction and assessment, appropriate accommodations to measure achievement, and
applied learning with a focus in the areas of mathematics, reading and English/language arts.
Working knowledge of instruction and assessment for all student populations, including
children with special needs/learning differences and English language learners.
Working knowledge of federal and state education laws, regulations and rules, with
demonstrated ability to understand and interpret written laws, policies and procedures in order
to achieve results.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles for improving educational results for
students at risk of school failure by bringing about aligned, continuously-improving educational
services.
Working knowledge of systems of professional development, educational technology, school
district and school operations, strategic planning, effective family and community involvement
strategies, and school/business partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to identify grant opportunities, prepare grant applications, implement and
evaluate grants.
Demonstrated ability to conduct, read and summarize complex studies, analyze and evaluate
data, and prepare reports.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various publics.
Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively on a wide range of topics and issues
with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge of research of effective practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of the use of technology to enhance public engagement, district and
school accountability and professional practices.
Demonstrated research and organizational skills.
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in education or related field.
EXPERIENCE: 5-7 years of experience in education or related field as a teacher,
administrator and/or researcher.
OR: Any combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent.
Must have own transportation and be available evenings and occasionally on weekends.
Reasonable accommodation can be made for individuals with a disability.
Date: March 1, 2010

The University of Texas Medical Branch

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, a leading academic health sciences center located on the Texas Gulf Coast, is searching for a motivated, enthusiastic educator to join our Office of Educational Development as a Senior Medical Educator with primary responsibilities for curriculum evaluation and educational research support. Join an institution with a reputation for advancing health care through education, research and innovation. UTMB has more than 2,000 students in the medical, nursing, allied health and graduate biomedical sciences and is building on its strong history of innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and student assessment.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a doctoral degree in education, psychology or a related field and two years experience in medical/health professions education. Specialized preparation and experience are desired in principles of research design, quantitative data analysis techniques, and psychometric/measurement principles. Knowledge of one or more statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and evidence of substantial responsibility for educational program evaluation are preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment are required.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:
Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education, psychology or a related field
Two years experience in medical/health professions education

Preferred qualifications for this position include:
• Ability to apply knowledge of research design and quantitative data analysis
• Working knowledge of one or more statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS)
• One or more years experience involving substantial responsibility for educational program evaluation
• Ability to apply basic psychometric / measurement principles
• Ability to teach basic concepts in research design, quantitative data analysis, and educational evaluation


UTMB offers a competitive benefit package as part of the UT System. To express interest in this position please apply on line at www.utmb.edu (click on “Jobs at UTMB”) to Job ID# 22848.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The National Center on Family Homelessness

Job Announcement: Research Associate
The National Center on Family Homelessness

The National Center on Family Homelessness (The National Center) is a national non-profit organization created in 1988 to help homeless children and their families. The organization works to end homelessness by designing, piloting, and evaluating innovative programs and services that provide long term solutions, and sharing our knowledge with service providers, policy makers, and the public.

NCFH’s Department of Research and Evaluation is seeking a researcher to join our team. Duties for this position include:

• Overseeing day to day management of one or more research/evaluations projects.
• Assisting in designing and implementation a national program evaluation.
• Communicating with government and foundation funders regarding project status.
• Preparing data collection instruments including site visit protocols, focus group materials, and possibly quantitative interview protocols.
• Conducting site visits and other data collection activities including qualitative interviews with senior state and federal policy officials.
• Qualitative coding and data analysis.
• Quantitative data analysis using SAS, SPSS, or similar.
• Working with grantee sites to provide technical assistance, facilitate cross-site information exchange, and ensure all project requirements are met.
• Writing project reports.
• Participating in development of academic journal articles.
• Assisting in the development and writing of grant proposals.

Qualifications:
• M.A. or higher in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology or other related discipline.
• Experience in both process- and outcome-related research or program evaluation.
• Qualitative research and analysis skills, including experience in conducting focus groups.
• Quantitative research and analysis skills, including experience with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, or similar.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and management skills for managing research/evaluation projects.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to collaboratively develop consensus with project partners (including research partners, local implementers, and federal funders).
• Ability to travel.

To apply please contact:

Lillian Ballkishun
Lillian.ballkishun@familyhomelessness.org

UIC’s Learning Sciences Research Institute

Post–Doc Research Opportunities at UIC’s Learning Sciences Research Institute

Areas include: Mathematics, Science, and Literacy

Project Foci: Cognition, Instruction & Assessment

The Learning Sciences Research Institute at UIC is seeking qualified candidates for post-doctoral research positions on several major funded projects in the disciplinary areas of mathematics (2 positions), science (1-2 positions), and literacy (2-3 positions). All positions are for a minimum of 2 years and involve working with a team of faculty, research staff, and graduate students on projects involving research and development related to teaching and learning. The grade spans of the projects vary from middle school through high school and undergraduate education. Positions are available for appointment starting July 1, 2010.

Candidates must have PhD in Learning Sciences, Psychology, Education or a related field. Applicants for the math or science positions could have a PhD in mathematics or science with a research specialization in assessment, measurement, or learning and instruction within a mathematics, science or engineering discipline. Applicants for the literacy positions could have expertise in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in middle school or high school literacy, social studies/history education, or science education; assessment of content learning: qualitative or quantitative methodologies.

Individuals interested in these positions should send an email to: Susan Goldman (literacy positions) sgoldman@uic.edu; James Pellegrino (mathematics positions) pellegjw@uic.edu; and Lou DiBello (science positions) ldibello@uic.edu . In the email please indicate your educational background and training and areas of specific expertise. Attach a recent vita and provide information on 2-3 potential references, including their contact information. Please indicate if you will be attending ICLS 2010 in Chicago at the end of June. Interviews of qualified candidates by members of the project leadership teams may be arranged at ICLS 2010.

The Hong Kong Institute of Education

The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The appointee will be responsible for conducting research projects, assisting in publication works, writing for publications, organizing international and local conferences and workshops, supervising doctoral students, and performing other research-related duties as assigned. The appointment will be tenable up to 30 June 2012, with a possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in psychometrics, educational measurement and assessment, quantitative methods or a relevant discipline. Preference will be given to those applicants with expertise in Rasch measurement, item response theory, computerized adaptive testing, multi-level modeling, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal data analysis.

For enquiry, please contact Professor Wang Wen-chung at wcwang@ied.edu.hk.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental benefits.

Application forms can be obtained from (a) http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Administration Building, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong; or (c) Town Centre, Level 2, The Long Beach, 8 Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The completed application form, together with full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to hro@ied.edu.hk or by fax to (852) 2948 6005 or by post on or before 19 June 2010. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

National Board of Medical Examiners

National Board of Medical Examiners
Philadelphia, PA

Position: Psychometrician (Open Rank)

The NBME is a premier not-for-profit organization that develops licensure
and educational achievement examinations for the health professions. In
addition to producing credentialing examinations, the NBME also has a
major commitment to research and development in evaluation and
measurement. With approximately 20 doctoral level graduates of
psychometrics or statistics programs it provides a rich and collaborative
environment for professionals with applied or theoretical interests in
measurement. Located in Philadelphia adjacent to the campus of the
University of Pennsylvania, the NBME has a stimulating professional
environment and state-of-the art facilities.

The Scoring Services Unit of the NBME is currently seeking a
Psychometrician or Senior Psychometrician to join its team. Scoring
Services is a group of doctoral and masters-level professionals and
support staff with primary responsibility for planning and conducting
psychometric analyses supporting operational examination programs at the
NBME. Psychometricians are also responsible for leading or contributing to
developmental and research projects.

The Psychometrician will supervise the scoring, equating, standard setting
and other psychometric analyses for various operational examination
programs at the NBME, including client examinations, medical school
subject examinations and the United States Medical Licensing Examination
(USMLE).

Responsibilities of the Psychometrician include evaluating the accuracy of
exam results, assessing existing procedures and developing and
implementing new procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency of exam
processing, providing technical supervision and direction for analysts and
support staff, and conducting research to support operational exam
programs. In addition, the Psychometrician will communicate analytic
results and provide policy and practice recommendations to staff,
committees, and client organizations.

Successful candidates will possess a Doctorate in
Educational/Psychological Measurement, Statistics, or a related field. A
minimum of one year of experience in applying principles of measurement to
practical testing problems is required.
The Psychometrician must have a strong background in psychometric theory
and application, including knowledge of item response theory, classical
test theory, statistics, test development, evaluation and research
design. He or she will have an advanced knowledge of measurement topics
such as calibrating, scaling, equating and standard setting. Excellent
computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical software is a
necessity, including Winsteps, BILOG, SPSS, or SAS.
Successful candidates will have excellent oral and written communication
skills and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work
closely and successfully with individuals from a variety of professional
backgrounds.
Excellent critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities are
also required.

The NBME offers a rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, and
outstanding benefits. Please apply online by submitting your resume, cover
letter, and salary requirements to: humanresources@nbme.org with
Psychometrician in the subject line.

Please visit nbme.org/careers to learn more.

The Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace

Evaluation Consultant Needed

June to August 2010

Background: The Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW) is a Center for Excellence funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Our Center is a collaborative research-to-practice initiative led by investigators from two major public universities in the New England area: The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) and The University of Connecticut (UConn).

An Evaluation Consultant is needed to assist Center investigators with conducting a “self study” to describe the effectiveness of the Center’s administrative structure and to synthesis findings on a core set of outcomes across multiple research and dissemination projects. A commitment of at least 30 hours per week is anticipated during the summer of 2010, plus possible additional hours during the fall in order to complete the written report on schedule.

Duties:
• Interview project investigators to assess views on project findings to date, how implementation matched planned activities, approaches used to overcome obstacles, and to gather recommendations for future directions needing further study.
• Assess overall administrative (Core) – multi-site arrangement, parallel structure, distance, issues, etc. Interview key investigators about the strengths and challenges of the current structure and what could be improved for next grant application, due in December 2010.
• Produce a draft written report and provide to Center Co-Directors and the Steering Committee by END OF SUMMER.
• Present draft findings orally to CPH-NEW Steering Committee and selected affiliates for reaction and feedback in advance of producing a final report.
• Revise draft report and deliver to center Co-Directors by October 15, 2010.

UML will provide:
• Access to evaluation planning documents, grant proposal, progress reports.
• A CPH-NEW liaison responsible to coordinate and advise the Evaluator as needed.

Qualifications:
• Masters or doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience with qualitative evaluation methods, including preparation of written reports.
• Detail-oriented, organized, professional demeanor, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel to the university campuses for interviews

Contact: Laura Punnett, ScD, Center Co-Director, (978) 934-3269 or laura_punnett@uml.edu

Center for Applied Linguistics

Center for Applied Linguistics
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
VACANCY NOTICE
10-05


Job Title: Psychometrician
CAL Classification: Research/Program Associate II
Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA ACCESS for ELLs®
Hours per week: Full time (35 hours/week)
Position Available: Immediately
Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is recruiting for an experienced psychometrician to work as a member of various multi-disciplinary teams to create and maintain large datasets; conduct psychometric and statistical analyses on data from a variety of language assessments and other instruments; and conduct research on psychometric issues related to language testing.

While CAL maintains several language testing programs of its own, it also works in partnership with other organizations to develop language tests and conduct research in language testing. Current projects include collaboration with the WIDA Consortium on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs®, an English Language Proficiency Test administered to over 700,000 K-12 children in the 22 states of the WIDA Consortium. In this project, CAL is responsible for test development and psychometric analysis of test performance. Other major projects include CAL’s adult ESL tests, BEST Plus and BEST Literacy, and the VIAS project, in which CAL conducts research on the development of English language literacy in Spanish-speaking students.

The Psychometrician reports to the Associate Manager for Psychometrics/Research on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs® project and works closely with a team of data analysts, as well as with test developers. The Psychometrician will also provide quantitative guidance to other researchers at CAL and coordinate external quantitative resources on behalf of the organization.

Description of Duties:
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Psychometrician is responsible for designing psychometric analyses of test performances; conducting psychometric analyses related to test construction, validity, reliability, equating, and scoring; preparing technical reports; developing, maintaining, and applying quality control procedures; providing quantitative guidance to professional research staff at CAL; and coordinating external quantitative resources on behalf of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
Plan, conduct, document and present psychometric and statistical analyses using classical test theory and the Rasch model with Winsteps and Facets software, including analyses related to item quality, rater performance, DIF, reliability and classification consistency, standard setting, equating, scoring, and reporting
Investigate and evaluate new approaches to conducting psychometric analyses
Establish and monitor quality control procedures related to quantitative analyses, from data cleaning to the final report, ensuring the reliability and integrity of results
Build and maintain large databases in an SQL environment
Provide guidance to professional researchers on proposal design and quantitative analytical approaches upon request, and participate in writing quantitatively-oriented portions of proposals as required
Maintain contacts with individuals with specific quantitative expertise outside the organization who may be called on as needed for specific tasks

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
Ph.D. required in educational measurement, psychometrics, quantitative methods, or a related discipline. A minimum of three to five years relevant experience performing a variety of tasks as a psychometrician in an operational testing program is required. Experience in coordinating projects is also required. Experience supervising project employees is helpful.

Skills:
Strong demonstrated experience in conducting statistical and psychometric analyses.
Strong demonstrated experience in applying the Rasch model to a variety of psychometric issues.
Demonstrated proficiency in using SPSS, Winsteps, Facets, and other statistical and psychometric software.
Demonstrated proficiency building and maintaining databases in an SQL environment.
Ability to use technology to automate repetitive tasks and processes.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality control procedures in creating and maintaining databases, conducting statistical and psychometric analyses, conducting other quantitative research, and producing technical reports.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
Ability to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary professional team of researchers and scholars.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide variety of audiences, including researchers, test developers, and educators.
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear technical documentation intended for a wide audience.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Project management skills strongly desired.

NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an E.E.O. employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.
CAL offers a pleasant working environment with an excellent benefit package. We are located in upper Northwest D.C., 2 blocks from the Tenleytown-A.U. Metro station on the Red Line.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, ATTN: Phyllis Pointer-Tate, Recruitment 10-05, or respond by e-mail to jobs@cal.org.