Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - The Educational Policy Institute, Virginia Beach, VA Deadline Date: May 30, 2009 Starting Date: Negotiable Institution: The Educational Policy Institute, a growing nonprofit research and evaluation firm dedicated to the study of issues related to the expansion of quality educational opportunities, seeks a Senior Research Associate. Over the course of the organizations history, we have conducted policy analysis, research, and evaluation on issues of postsecondary student retention and success, student financial aid, literacy, and early childhood education, as well as numerous other topics related to educational opportunity. Our clients have included the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Library of Congress, National Council on Disability, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Texas Education Agency, and numerous local agencies, school districts and community based organizations. For more information, please visit our Web site. Job Duties: The Senior Research Associate will work as part of EPIs research team and will engage in all aspects of research and evaluation, provide oversight to various projects, and collaborate with other staff. Activities will include collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; preparing reports; developing research and evaluation proposals; managing projects; and securing new business funding.
Responsibilities
Business Development
Develops new business opportunities by networking with current and potential clients and attending selected conferences, preparing proposals and contributing in other ways to the development process
Project Management
Participates and/or leads multiple research teams in the execution of high-quality, multi-level, multi-method research and evaluations in education settings
Develops policy analysis, research and evaluation plans
Coordinates, schedules, and manages research activities, including, but not limited to, interviews, focus groups, and survey administration
Maintains timelines for multiple projects
Data Collection
Identifies or designs appropriate instrumentation (e.g., surveys, interview protocols, observation protocols, knowledge assessments) for responding to research and evaluation questions
Collects quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate techniques to ensure reliability and validity
Organizes and conducts site visits involving multiple data collection methods
Data Organization
Formats databases to ensure the availability of useable data
Oversees support staff in data entry using formatted databases
Data Analysis
Conduct statistical analyses ranging from descriptive analysis to multivariate analyses (ANCOVA, GLM, etc.)
Analyzes qualitative data with general guidelines from project managers
Summarize results in written format suitable for consumption by various stakeholder groups
The Educational Policy Institute is located in Virginia Beach, VA, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in that location. Qualifications:
Experience in successful business development and proposal writing
Experience leading, conducting and managing educational research and evaluation projects that require multiple qualitative and quantitative research designs and methodologies
Experience working in the education sector and a demonstrated familiarity with the policy issues and challenges of public PK-12 education as well as public, private, and proprietary postsecondary education
PhD or EdD in social sciences, education, research and evaluation, or statistical measurement
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis
Knowledge of data organization and analysis software for storing, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative data
Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with colleagues at varying organizational levels
Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills
Publications in academic or professional journals or other professional writing
Strong project management skills and consultative skills
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours necessary to complete tasks
Ability to travel as needed Salary/Benefits: This position carries a competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and sample research publication (e.g., report, journal article) to:
Ms. Patricia Moore Shaffer, Vice President, Research & Development
Educational Policy Institute via e-mail EEO/AA: |
