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Endowed Chair in Teacher Quality, Department of Education Reform, College of Education and Health Professions University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

The Position: The Department of Education Reform in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for the position of Endowed Chair in Teacher Quality. Depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, the position may be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor and may be either tenure-track or tenured.

Program Director, Education Finance Reform, Pivot Learning Partners

The Program Director, Education Finance Reform, would be based in Pivot’s San Francisco office, report to the Director of Innovation and lead a multi-district effort to further develop and then scale Pivot’s approach to district-level education finance reform. The Director of Finance Reform would lead and manage a team of 2-3 individuals who would together develop, document, test, disseminate and market a variety of tools, materials and programs related to local finance reform. The Director would also work closely with funders, policymakers and other stakeholders with an interest in Education Finance Reform.

The ideal candidate would be strongly committed to Pivot’s mission, have experience in and/or strong knowledge of education finance reform and demonstrate leadership, communication, project management and analytic skills.

 

Senior Research Manager Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University

The Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University seeks a Senior Research Manager to direct and develop the analytical work of the Strategic Data Project (SDP) and of CEPR more broadly.

Initially, the Senior Research Manager’s primary responsibility will be to oversee SDP’s diagnostic analyses, including leading teams of faculty, researchers, and policymakers to identify salient and actionable questions for system leaders, develop and execute a rigorous analysis plan, and present findings to key stakeholders in our partner agencies, as well as to researchers and policy makers more broadly. In addition, the Senior Research Manager will play a key role in developing proposals for new SDP and CEPR studies that contribute to the research base in teacher effectiveness and students’ postsecondary attainment. The Senior Research Manager will report to CEPR’s Executive Director and, in collaboration with CEPR’s current Senior Research Manager, will oversee a growing team of Research Managers and Research Analysts. Due to the breadth and number of our current and future partners, The Senior Research Manager should anticipate traveling 20%-25% (i.e., roughly one week/month).

Director, Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services College of Education and Human Services Monclair State University

DESCRIPTION: Montclair State University is seeking senior-level applicants for the position of Director of the Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (CREEHS). The mission of CREEHS is to conduct state-of-the-art evaluation and applied research, to produce usable knowledge in education and human services, and to contribute to public policy that addresses the most pressing issues in education and human services. CREEHS gives special attention to education and human services in New Jersey, but its work is national in scope. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) and is responsible for developing, overseeing, and guiding the day-to-day operations and activities of the Center.

Research Associate at Westat

We are seeking a research associate to work on research projects related to human capital management in the U.S. education sector.  Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews and keeping current on research in educator evaluation, compensation, and other human capital areas. Other tasks include helping to design research on human capital management interventions, collecting and analyzing quantitative data on program implementation or effectiveness, and preparing reports. Providing technical assistance on the design of human capital initiatives and measuring educator performance will also be part of the role. Anthony Milanowski of Westat will be happy to provide information to interested potential applicants at the March 2013 AEFP Annual Conference. AnthonyMilanowski@westat.com

University of Virginia, Vice President, Finance and Administration

The University of Virginia seeks exceptional candidates with outstanding financial, accounting, operational and interpersonal capabilities to join the University’s administrative and financial leadership team as the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VP).

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (EVP), the VP is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial and administrative systems for all units and divisions of the University with integrity, accuracy and professionalism. The VP oversees key business functions within the University, serving a wide range of customers including the various schools, students, the general public, and in some cases, the Health System. In partnership with the EVP and the Vice President for Management and Budget, The VP is a key financial and business executive of the University, and will develop university wide relationships. Currently, the VP directs accounting procedures and practices, managerial analysis, financial performance measures, financial planning, policies and procedures for auxiliary services and operations, research administration, and risk management. In addition, the VP has administrative oversight of the University's affiliated foundations and the University's policy program.

 

Post-Doctoral Associate at The Institute for Education & Social Policy (IESP) at New York University

The Institute for Education & Social Policy (IESP) at New York University is seeking a quantitative post-doctoral associate to join its research team and to gain experience working in a rigorous and fast-paced academic setting. The person in this position will work closely with NYU faculty on local, state, and federal education policy issues. IESP conducts non-partisan scientific research about U.S. education and related social policy issues.

Morgan Distinguished Professorship in Educational Innovations at the School of Education at UNC Chapel Hill

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a top five public research university, seeks a tenured faculty member at the associate or full level for the newly established Morgan Distinguished Professorship in Educational Innovations.  The successful applicant may have a degree in the Learning Sciences, Cognitive Science, and/or Educational Design and Technology, or other related fields and will provide leadership in studying, designing, and developing new innovations.  He or she will work with students, faculty, and the School and University leadership to create programs of study and forge collaborative partnerships among the academy, industry, government, and the schools.  We anticipate that these partnerships will lead to the fruitful integration of design and invention, theory-based research grounded in the Learning Sciences, and action at scale. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013.

Research Associate -- Education Research Center at the Optimal Solutions Group

Optimal Solutions Group seeks a research associate for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Assessment Division Support contract for the National Center for Education Statistics, to provide technical and analytic support related to the NAEP. The candidate should have broad knowledge of the psychometric and operations components and nuances of the NAEP, as well as expertise related to educational measurement, assessment, and quantitative research, as well as NAEP reporting experience.

The research associate will join Optimal’s Education Research Center (ERC), which currently conducts a broad range of projects addressing key issues in education policy and practice. The candidate will be based at Optimal’s College Park office.

 

Research Analyst III - Education Research Center at the Optimal Solutions Group

Optimal has an opening for a Research Analyst III in its Education Research Center. The Research Analyst would assist senior researchers in a variety of research and analysis tasks including: collection and preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems, performing basic analysis and coding of survey instruments, conducting literature searches, contributing to written reports and proposals, and providing general administrative project support. Must be able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team.