Expeditionary Learning Schools, ELS - Research and Data Specialist

Position Opening: Research and Data Specialist

Expeditionary Learning Schools, ELS, is a not-for-profit comprehensive school reform organization that emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth, and teacher professional development. Expeditionary Learning is now being implemented in over 150 urban, rural, and suburban schools in 26 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. ELS reaches over 45,000 students and 4,300 teachers.

Overall responsibility: The primary responsibility of the Research and Data Specialist is to help our organization succeed in creating excellent schools through the use of accurate, relevant, and well-presented data. The gathering, analysis and portrayal of multiple measures of school success are central to this work. The Research and Data Specialist will work closely with, and report to, the Director of Assessment and Research.

Major tasks and responsibilities:
• Working with the Director of Assessment and Research to successfully equip ELS to tell its many evidence-based success stories.
• Gather and analyze school and student-level data.
• Develop research methodologies e.g. tracking students beyond high school.
• Communicate effectively with schools and ELS staff.
• Prepare data reports appropriate for staff, board, schools, donors, colleges, etc.
• Support external evaluations of ELS.
• Build ELS staff and school capacity to understand and utilize data.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in educational research, public policy, or comparable & relevant field.
• 3+ years experience with research and assessment in an education or related setting.
• Experience in collection and management of education and/or human services data.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Belief in the Expeditionary Learning Design Principles, and an affinity for the Core Practice Benchmarks (www.elschools.org).

Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Full benefits

To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter describing fit and interest to:
Scott Hartl, Director of Research and Assessment shartl@elschools.org

Long Island University - Research Analyst

Long Island University, University Center
Brookville, New York 11548

Job Title: RESEARCH ANALYST, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Deadline Date: Until position is filled
Starting Date: As soon as possible

Institution: Long Island University is a private university enrolling approximately 20,000 students, with two main campuses and four non-residential campuses in the New York Metropolitan area. The University Center is located on Long Island, in Brookville, New York.

Job Duties: The Research Analyst works with the Director and Assistant Director and conducts analysis of student, enrollment, and financial data in support of decision making and policy formulation. The Research Analyst also coordinates standard reporting to state, federal, and other external agencies, including NYSED and IPEDS reporting.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and experience programming in SPSS or SAS. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have an advanced degree or knowledge of research methods.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, 403b and/or tax-deferred annuity through TIAA-CREF, and tuition remission.

To Apply: Email resume and letter of application to: Allison.Brennan@liu.edu.

National Evaluation Systems (NES) - Director of Measurement & Test Development

National Evaluation Systems (NES) is a leader in the testing
industry, providing customized assessments for teacher licensure.
NES is part of Pearson Education, one of the world's premier
education companies. The following position is currently open.
Interested candidates should apply at http://www.pearsoned.com

DIRECTOR OF MEASUREMENT AND TEST DEVELOPMENT - Tampa, FL
The Director of Measurement and Test Development will be responsible
for planning and organizing test development activities, including
the complete review and development of test objectives, test items,
pilot tests, test forms and study guides. The director will also
select and train Florida educators to serve on development and
validation committees.

A Ph.D. in Measurement and Testing, Psychometrics, Industrial/
Organizational or Quantitative Psychology with at least three years
experience in large-scale testing programs, preferably certification
and licensure testing is required.

Harvard Graduate School of Education - Title Researcher

Requisition Number 31438
Researcher
Unit Graduate School of Education
Department Wide-scale Interactive Development for Educators (WIDE)
Salary Grade 056
Date Posted 09/07/2007

Duties And Responsibilities
The researcher creatively uses varied information to improve the program and to communicate results to staff, clients, and funders. Under the supervision of the Research Director and in collaboration with other program leaders and staff, provides essential input into research designs and into how research findings can improve the quality, efficiency, efficacy, and reach of program offerings. The researcher works closely with staff in sales/marketing, client relations, and online
instruction to provide key program stakeholders with high-quality analyses and syntheses of quantitative data about participant demographics, program function, and program outcomes. Recommends, advises in the development of, and regularly updates materials that broadcast important findings and program highlights (e.g., through web pages, powerpoint slides, fact sheets). The researcher also oversees quantitative and survey-related data collection and dissemination within the program aimed at program improvement. Drafts and edits material, including data graphics, for reports and for internal and large-scale presentations; guides other staff in analysis, interpretation, and sometimes presentation. Please see continuation of "Duties & Responsibilities" in the Additional Web Position Listing Information section below.

Required Education, Experience And Skills
Basic Requirements: Strong working knowledge of quantitative research methods, including multivariate statistical procedures. Experience with measurement, reliability, and validity. At least two years' experience with data management; at least intermediate knowledge of XL and XL formulas; at least intermediate use of syntax for quantitative data management and statistical analysis (preferably SPSS). Strong organizational skills. Familiarity with survey methods. Excellent communication skills; demonstrated writing ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to meet deadlines; strong attention to detail.

Additional Web
Position Listing
("Duties and Responsibilities" continued): Designs and maintains large-scale databases and advises other staff in data processing. Coordinates efforts to ensure comparability of data collected from various sources, courses, semesters, and languages. Takes a leading role in the design, development, testing, and administration of surveys and other psychometrically-sound research instruments, which may include classroom observation protocols and performance assessments. Analyzes data using univariate and multivariate methods and sometimes qualitative methods. Works with Research Director to ensure compatibility of all aspects of
research process with requirements of the University's Institutional Review Board. Additional Requirements, (Preferred): Familiarity with qualitative research methods, program evaluation, K-12 teaching, and online learning. Familiarity with Spanish and/or Chinese a plus. This is a term position. Continuation is contingent on project funding. Required Screening Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Georgia Tech - Faculty

Faculty Position in Quantitative Psychology at Georgia Tech

We seek an individual with expertise in mixed or multilevel modeling with hierarchical and repeated measurements or incomplete data to complement expertise in our new Quantitative Psychology Program.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our web page at www.psychology.gatech.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Application deadline is November 15, 2007 but searches will continue until the positions are filled.