JOB: Survey Administrator - - -open immediately
March 9, 2009
Un-official description
The Boston Science Partnership is looking to hire a survey administrator on a short-term, part-time basis to coordinate and administer surveys in high schools around Boston.
The Boston Science Partnership
The BSP is focuses on science teacher quality and student achievement in Boston Public Schools, including UMass Boston, Northeastern University, and Roxbury Community College.
The Senior STEM Surveys have been given for the past two years and will be given for the last time this spring to all seniors in 22 high schools in Boston. The survey asks students about their interests in pursuing a career in science, and the factors that contribute to or work against their interests. The survey – given on paper – asks about students’ experiences and attitudes toward science, including why they may major in a Science, technology, math, or engineering (STEM) field.
Responsibilities
The survey administrator will be responsible for all coordination of the survey, including contacting and working with school site people to arrange for times to give the survey to students, distributing the survey and collecting it. At times they will be asked to administer the survey directly to the students.
Requirements
The candidate must be organized and familiar with coordinating large projects with people in different settings and contexts. He or she must be able to work with teachers and other school staff who are busy and hesitant to participate. She or he must understand (or be able to learn) about the protocols for administering surveys, and be able to communicate aspects of the survey to students and teachers.
The position requires carrying boxes of paper surveys, and the use of a car to distribute and collect them. Familiarity with Boston Public Schools is a plus. The candidate must be available to accommodate the school schedule and preference for times and days to administer the survey. Schools start at 7:30 am. It is estimated that this position will be about ¾ time, starting immediately and ending about the end of April or earlier.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Dorsen, Project Director of the BSP, at jennifer.dorsen@umb.edu or at 617.291.4829 to arrange a time to meet and to discuss the position in further detail.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Summer Opportunity
Evaluation consultant for an NSF-funded summer program for undergraduate researchers.
Could you post a notice that we are looking for a consultant to oversee our evaluation of the NSF REU program which runs June 1 to Aug 7th this summer – the consultant would work a few hours each week and perform pre-and post-evaluation of the student attitudes towards science and learning.
We’d like to meet before the summer to plan our evaluation strategy.
We have developed evaluation tools, but we are open to new tools as well. The consultant will be paid per hour at standard rates up to a total of $5000 per summer.
There is the possibility of extending this work for the next two summers as well.
Contact: Kristen L. Billiar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
kbilliar@wpi.edu
Could you post a notice that we are looking for a consultant to oversee our evaluation of the NSF REU program which runs June 1 to Aug 7th this summer – the consultant would work a few hours each week and perform pre-and post-evaluation of the student attitudes towards science and learning.
We’d like to meet before the summer to plan our evaluation strategy.
We have developed evaluation tools, but we are open to new tools as well. The consultant will be paid per hour at standard rates up to a total of $5000 per summer.
There is the possibility of extending this work for the next two summers as well.
Contact: Kristen L. Billiar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
kbilliar@wpi.edu
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Horizon Search, Inc.
Position Announcement
Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA
Here is a brief description of a new research position in Boston.
Job Title: Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA
Industry: Education Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Description: Senior Research opportunity with one of the world's leading research and development firms.
Responsibilities: lead the development and implementation of randomized control trials (RCTs), team leader for all RCT activity
Requirements: Ph.D. in Education, Research or similar field
Desired: RCT knowledge, Research methodologies, REL experience
Relocation Assistance: Is available
Compensation: Targeting $120-160
Contact Ginny Root, Executive Recruiter, Horizon Search, Inc., Contingency & Contracting Search, ginny@horizonsi.net
Additional openings can be viewed at this link: Current Openings
Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA
Here is a brief description of a new research position in Boston.
Job Title: Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA
Industry: Education Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Description: Senior Research opportunity with one of the world's leading research and development firms.
Responsibilities: lead the development and implementation of randomized control trials (RCTs), team leader for all RCT activity
Requirements: Ph.D. in Education, Research or similar field
Desired: RCT knowledge, Research methodologies, REL experience
Relocation Assistance: Is available
Compensation: Targeting $120-160
Contact Ginny Root, Executive Recruiter, Horizon Search, Inc., Contingency & Contracting Search, ginny@horizonsi.net
Additional openings can be viewed at this link: Current Openings
Friday, February 6, 2009
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS4646
Research Assistant (QRT)
Division/Program: Quantitative Research Team
Staff Classification: Research Assistant II
Hours per week: Full time (35)
Salary: mid 40’s FTE per annum, depending upon qualifications
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Work under the direction of the Coordinator of the Quantitative Research Team (QRT) to assist senior staff members in the preparation of data from language tests and from research studies in language education. The Quantitative Research Team specializes in applying measurement and statistical research design and data analytical methods to language testing and applied linguistic problems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee collecting, entering, and cleaning data, taking appropriate steps to ensure its quality
Establish and maintain communication with those who provide raw data to CAL
Analyze data from various CAL projects by applying appropriate quantitative research methods
Assist in writing reports of the research
Proofread data, analyses, and reports of project team members
Application of software tools for test and survey development.
Create and implement layout design for survey and test answer sheets
Assist other CAL staff in issues of quantitative research and language testing
Manage team and project calendars
Coordinate dissemination of researcher developed instruments
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience or Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
At least 2 years of data preparation, analysis and reporting experience.
Qualifications:
Strong EXCEL, SPSS, and database skills
Experience with InDesign and scannable answer sheets a plus
Some Web page design and programming
Writing, editing, and proofreading skills (APA style a plus)
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to take direction as well as work independently
Established track record of working successfully in team situations
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity 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.
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:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS4646 40th Street NWWashington, D.C. 20016-1859ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 09-02
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 09-02
Division/Program: Quantitative Research Team
Staff Classification: Research Assistant II
Hours per week: Full time (35)
Salary: mid 40’s FTE per annum, depending upon qualifications
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Work under the direction of the Coordinator of the Quantitative Research Team (QRT) to assist senior staff members in the preparation of data from language tests and from research studies in language education. The Quantitative Research Team specializes in applying measurement and statistical research design and data analytical methods to language testing and applied linguistic problems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee collecting, entering, and cleaning data, taking appropriate steps to ensure its quality
Establish and maintain communication with those who provide raw data to CAL
Analyze data from various CAL projects by applying appropriate quantitative research methods
Assist in writing reports of the research
Proofread data, analyses, and reports of project team members
Application of software tools for test and survey development.
Create and implement layout design for survey and test answer sheets
Assist other CAL staff in issues of quantitative research and language testing
Manage team and project calendars
Coordinate dissemination of researcher developed instruments
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience or Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
At least 2 years of data preparation, analysis and reporting experience.
Qualifications:
Strong EXCEL, SPSS, and database skills
Experience with InDesign and scannable answer sheets a plus
Some Web page design and programming
Writing, editing, and proofreading skills (APA style a plus)
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to take direction as well as work independently
Established track record of working successfully in team situations
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity 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.
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:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS4646 40th Street NWWashington, D.C. 20016-1859ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 09-02
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 09-02
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Summer Internship
Applications are now being accepted for theSummer 2009 Internship in Research and Measurement Services at Riverside Publishing
Riverside Publishing offers a wide range of highly regarded clinical, state, formative, educational, and group assessment products. As a charter member of the Association of Test Publishers, Riverside serves both the K–12 educational market and the clinical assessment market with print, CD-ROM, and online assessment tools.
Description:
Working under the direction of Research staff, the Research Interns will have the opportunity to assist with many tasks associated with a large research study, including:
Data preparation
Item analysis (both classical and IRT methods)
Equating
Development of scoring tables
Standard Setting
Technical Writing
Requirements:
Candidates should be doctoral students enrolled in measurement, educational psychology, statistics, or related programs, who wish to gain experience working on a large-scale test development project. Programming experience (SAS, SPSS, Visual Basic) is a plus but not required.
Dates:
The 8-week internship will run from June 1 to July 24, 2009.
Location:
Riverside Publishing is located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois (northwest suburbs of Chicago).
Compensation:
A stipend of $5,000 plus housing and round-trip transportation to the Chicago area (if necessary) will be provided.
To Apply:
Submit a current CV and a short statement describing the experiences you would like to gain from a summer internship. Please limit your statement to 200 words. Send to:
Riverside Publishing
Human Resources Department
3800 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Attn: Summer Research Internship Program
Applications are due by February 27, 2009. The successful candidate will be notified by March 31.
Riverside Publishing offers a wide range of highly regarded clinical, state, formative, educational, and group assessment products. As a charter member of the Association of Test Publishers, Riverside serves both the K–12 educational market and the clinical assessment market with print, CD-ROM, and online assessment tools.
Description:
Working under the direction of Research staff, the Research Interns will have the opportunity to assist with many tasks associated with a large research study, including:
Data preparation
Item analysis (both classical and IRT methods)
Equating
Development of scoring tables
Standard Setting
Technical Writing
Requirements:
Candidates should be doctoral students enrolled in measurement, educational psychology, statistics, or related programs, who wish to gain experience working on a large-scale test development project. Programming experience (SAS, SPSS, Visual Basic) is a plus but not required.
Dates:
The 8-week internship will run from June 1 to July 24, 2009.
Location:
Riverside Publishing is located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois (northwest suburbs of Chicago).
Compensation:
A stipend of $5,000 plus housing and round-trip transportation to the Chicago area (if necessary) will be provided.
To Apply:
Submit a current CV and a short statement describing the experiences you would like to gain from a summer internship. Please limit your statement to 200 words. Send to:
Riverside Publishing
Human Resources Department
3800 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Attn: Summer Research Internship Program
Applications are due by February 27, 2009. The successful candidate will be notified by March 31.
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