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.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
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).
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).
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, July 6, 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 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.
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