Program Site Director/Statistician/Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Provide leadership and manage day-to-day research activities at Lincoln site for a federally funded research project. Manage project databases (SAS, Access) and conduct sophisticated data analyses (multivariate, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear modeling). Monitor progress in achieving project goals and oversee work of other research staff. Assist in study dissemination activities (i.e., publications/presentations) and grantsmanship.

Doctoral degree, preferably in Statistics, Bioepidemiology, Educational Measurement/Evaluation/Psychology, or Quantitative Social Science discipline plus two years relevant experience in research with demonstrated statistical analytic expertise required. Staff supervisory experience and excellent oral/written communication and computer skills essential. Depending upon candidate qualifications, position may be filled as a staff position. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Screening of applications will begin on November 14, 2005.

We have several projects here examining the development and genetic basis of early attention and emotional regulation and relation to maternal health practices, including prenatal smoking; the latent organization and development of cognitive self regulation in preschool children; and using latent class and transition analysis to understand variability in outcome in children born prematurely. We have an active, multidisciplinary group of scientists, in a strong mentoring environment. For more information and discussion prior to application, my contact information is at the bottom of this message.

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Prospective candidates should complete the faculty/administrative form at the website http://employment.unl.edu and then submit via email a letter of interest, a vita or resume, and the names and contact information of three references.
Applications should be sent to:


SEARCH COMMITTEE
Program Site Director
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
303 Canfield Administration Bldg.
Lincoln, NE 68588-0433

or UNLresearch@unl.edu

Telephone: (402) 472-2851; Fax: (402) 472-3834


The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Peg Filliez (402) 472-2851 for assistance.

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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Professor, Department of Psychology
Office of Research, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
303 Canfield Administration Building
Lincoln, NE 68588-0433

Phone: 402-472-2851; fax: 402-472-3834
email: kespy2@unl.edu
 

Assistant Researcher Position, University of California, Berkeley                                                               [posted on 11/15/05]

The University of California at Berkeley Center for Family and Community Health, a CDC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, seeks applicants for an Assistant Researcher position (non-tenure track) funded through September, 2009 (with possibility of extension) to participate in the development, implementation, analysis and reporting of public health behavioral intervention studies.

Duties: Act as a liaison with, and provide technical assistance to community organizations and public health agencies. Supervise graduate student researchers and interns.

Qualifications: 2 years beyond Ph.D. with training in behavioral sciences, evaluation research, epidemiology or related field.

Experience in study design, implementation and data analysis; demonstrated ability to interact with diverse segments of the population, community-based organizations and community advisory boards; experience with demonstration research and with data analysis. Four years of experience with statistical package. Ability to organize, delegate tasks, coordinate and oversee the work of students and researchers while managing multiple projects. Experience in community-based, participatory research and working with Asian American populations is desirable. Strong writing skills (proposals, manuscripts, reports, journal articles for publication); demonstrated ability to publish as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed literature.

Salary range: $55,000 - $71,100

Position is open until filled.

E-mail applications will NOT be accepted. Send application letter, vita, three writing samples and a list of three references to:

Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D.
Director
University of California, Berkeley
Center for Family and Community Health
School of Public Health #7360
140 Warren Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7360.
 

Assistant Professor: Quantitative Research Specialist                                                            [posted on 11/14/05]

School of Education Syracuse University seeks a promising scholar for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the School of Education, beginning August 15, 2006. Applicants should have an earned doctorate by the appointment date, and a strong background in quantitative research design and statistical analysis. The position includes conducting and supervising research, writing for publication, teaching, and service.

Salary is competitive. Willingness to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary setting is essential. Candidates for the position must have also have background in one of the following disciplines: counseling; cultural foundations; disability studies; educational psychology; exercise science; higher education; instructional development, design and evaluation; teacher and/or language arts; reading, science, mathematics, art, physical, or special education; or educational leadership. The new faculty member will have a unique opportunity to teach introductory and advanced doctoral-level quantitative research methods classes, to teach in an education-related program area that is consistent with his/her primary scholarly interests, and to participate in school-wide doctoral program development. Preferred candidates should have a record of scholarship and enthusiasm for teaching that indicate the potential for tenure at a Research I University.

Applications should be sent to James Bellini, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Search Committee, School of Education, Syracuse University, 264 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340 (email: jlbellin@syr.edu; telephone: 315-443-9655).
 

Candidates should include in their application packet: a curriculum vitae; letter of application that summarizes research and teaching experience, relevant scholarship, and motivation for seeking the position; and graduate transcripts. Candidates should also request that at least three letters of recommendation be sent on their behalf. In order to ensure full consideration, application materials should be postmarked no later than December 15, 2005. The School of Education at S.U. has a strong commitment to diversity. Visit the School of Education website at www.soeweb.syr.edu.

Evaluation Practice Leader                                                                                                     [posted on 11/10/05]

3D Group seeks an Evaluation Consultant to join their 11-year-old program evaluation practice. The Practice Leader will work with a range of non-profit organizations, government agencies and corporations to design and implement utilization-focused program evaluation research studies.  Given satisfactory performance, this role would provide an accelerated track to practice management.

ABOUT 3D GROUP
Founded in 1994, 3D Group is a small consulting firm specializing in program evaluation and organizational research in a wide range of organizations.  The founders began the business with a focus on arts-education evaluation and have developed a national reputation for conducting high quality, high impact evaluation studies. As they have grown, they have further expanded their consulting presence as a leader in 360 degree feedback and employee surveys. Over the years they have developed a variety of proprietary assessments, have published a number of our studies and have developed a sophisticated proprietary web-based data collection system.

THE EVALUATION PRACTICE
The evaluation practice area at 3D Group is focused on improving organizational and program effectiveness through the utilization of data from rigorous evaluation research. 3D Group provides a wide spectrum of evaluation services, ranging from helping organizations implement their own assessments to conducting large-scale evaluation studies for government agencies. They use expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct formative and summative studies for a wide range of programs (e.g., education, social services and human resources). Hence, they are seeking a motivated researcher and leader who can maintain the organization's existing contracts while expanding the practice based on their own areas of expertise. They look forward to working with someone who can bring creativity and new ideas to this role.

THE PRACTICE LEADER
The candidates should have the technical, leadership and business skills necessary to lead a practice. As this position involves considerable contact with the clients, strong interpersonal skills and clear written and verbal communication are critical. The practice leader must enjoy problem solving and have expert knowledge of program evaluation, research methods, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Although technical research proficiency is required, consulting skills and the ability to formulate practical and useful projects based client needs/requests are equally critical.

Specific duties include
--Cultivating inquiries for new projects --Project design (including accurate budgeting) --Project management --Proposal writing and contract negotiation --Measurement development (e.g., surveys, interviews, observation protocol) --Data collection (e.g., observations, interviews, focus groups) --Data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) --Technical writing (evaluation reports) --Presenting results to clients and consulting regarding the use of evaluation data --Publishing noteworthy research in peer-reviewed and other journals --Client relationship management --Coach and develop junior researchers --Supporting and expanding the 3D Group brand.

Personal Characteristics
--Expert knowledge of program evaluation --High degree of professionalism --Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines --Enthusiasm for working at a small consulting firm --Clear verbal and written communication --Ability to get results working independently or on a team.

Education/Experience
--Masters or Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g., social sciences)
--5+ years experience managing evaluation projects
--Network of potential client contacts
--Primary authorship of at least 5 evaluation reports

Compensation will be competitive and will include incentive-based pay.
Non-local travel will be infrequent. Based on qualifications, telecommuting is possible.
3D Group is conveniently located in downtown Berkeley, California.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume, a writing sample, and salary requirements to Michaela Parks at:
mparks@3dgroup.net

3D Group
2001 Addison Street, Suite 275
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 525-4830 x203
(510) 665-4880 fax
MParks@3DGroup.net
 

Evaluation Specialist (B-D) (12 months)                                                                                     [posted on 11/10/05]

The Department of Shared Accountability, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, seeks an evaluation specialist to conduct program evaluation of educational initiatives in Title 1 schools. Strong background is required in evaluation and research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, proficiency in SPSS, and demonstrated experience in management and analysis of longitudinal data sets.  Knowledge of school system research and educational assessment issues is highly desirable. The selected evaluator should be able to design and conduct outcome studies, which yield methodologically robust quantitative appraisals of designated instructional delivery systems.  Must be able to work with school program staff in the interpretation and utilization of evaluation, research, and assessment findings. Excellent writing skills and ability to produce policy-relevant reports of findings to a variety of audiences are essential.  A master's degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited university in educational research, evaluation, measurement or a closely related area with intensive course work in research methodology, applied statistics, measurement; and/or evaluation is required.

Application Deadline: November 30,2005

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and a relevant research report or executive summary to:
Judith Zauderer
Department of Staffing
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 401
Rockville, MD 20855
301-517-5061 (fax)
judith zauderer@fc.mcps.k12.md.us

Direct all questions to:
Faith S. Connolly, Ph.D.
Director, Department of Shared Accountability Montgomery County Public Schools 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 11 Rockville, MD 20850-1718 Faith S Connolly@mcpsmd.org
(301) 279-3925

Regional Evaluation Consultant                                                                                                             [posted on 11/10/05]

The UNICEF Regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth for Independent States (CIS) is looking for a Regional Evaluation Consultant to support strengthening the Evaluation Function in the region. The consultant is expected to be posted in Geneva/Switzerland and the contract will last 4 months, from December 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.

The Regional Evaluation Consultant will support the Regional Office in:
- ensure real-time technical assistance to Country Offices through the Regional HelpDesk
- design and develop the Regional Evaluation Roster
- adapt the standard Country Programme Evaluation methodology and tools to the regional and country context
- deliver technical assistance in the design and implementation of Regional Thematic Evaluations
- adapt the standard UNICEF M&E Training Package to the specific knowledge gaps identified in the CEE/CIS Survey on the Evaluation Function
- implement and improve the Regional Evaluation Quality Assurance System

Qualifications required:
- Excellent and proved knowledge of Evaluation methods and approaches
- At least 6/7 years of proven professional experience in designing, conducting and using findings of major evaluations
- Proven professional experience in designing training curriculum, developing training materials and facilitating and conducting training
- Excellent analytical and writing skills in English
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Post-graduate University degree in subject related matters
- Working knowledge in the CEE/CIS region
- Fluency in Russian is an important assets
- Nationality from CEE/CIS Region is an important assets
- Familiarity with UNICEF programmes is an asset

Remuneration will be at P4 level, according to the candidate experience, payable in a monthly installment upon certification of satisfactory performance.
 

If you feel you meet the qualifications and would like to candidate, please send to Marco Segone, Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, at msegone@unicef.org

WITH copy to Megumi Kato at mekato@unicef.org by Thursday November 10th an expression of interest composed of:
- a cover letter explaining why you feel you are the best candidate and why you are interested to the post
- your updated CV
- 3 Reference names that we could contact, with email addresses and
- telephone numbers

The full Terms of Reference is available with Megumi Kato at mekato@unicef.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Contact information:
Marco Segone
Regional Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation UNICEF Regional Office for CEE/CIS & BS
Tel: +41 (0)22 909 5550
Fax: +41 (0)22 909 5909
Email: msegone@unicef.org
Web: www.unicef.org/ceecis
 

Assessment/Educational Design Specialist (Two Positions)                                                                  [posted on 11/8/05]
The Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology, Washington State University

The Assessment/Educational Design Specialists collaborates with professional staff and faculty to encourage critical engagement with learning and the learning process. This is a 12-month permanent Administrative Professional appointment with comprehensive benefits.

Required qualifications:
*Master's Degree
*Two (2) years experience in curriculum design, faculty development, and /or college teaching
*Experience with educational assessment, developing and maintaining learning experiences, best practices in teaching and learning, project management, and designing and facilitating workshops/seminars and other professional development activities
*Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with faculty and other professionals
*Strong oral, visual, and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications:
Experience in the following areas:
*Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
*Developing and implementing policies and procedures
*Educational technologies
*Managing technology-based projects
*Designing, administering, and/or analyzing surveys
*Databases
*Designing and facilitating learning opportunities for diverse groups
*Visual communication and/or familiarity with basic information design concepts

Your letter of application must address how you meet all of the required qualifications. Application materials must be received by December 1, 2005. Send the letter of application, resume, and three names of references with contact information to:

Judy Rumph, Assessment/Educational Design Consultant Search
Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology <https://my.wsu.edu/portal/page?_pageid=177,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL> 
PO Box 644550
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-4550

Washington State University <http://www.wsu.edu/> is a land grant, comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students on the Pullman <http://www.ci.pullman.wa.us/> campus and 3,000 at its regional campuses. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the West; Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment.
 

ILO/IPEC Senior planning and evaluation specialist                                                                          [posted on 11/8/05]

The International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) is looking for a full-time planning and evaluation specialist for the position of Senior Programme Officer * Design and Evaluation in the Design, Evaluation and Documentation section.

IPEC is technical cooperation programme of the International Labour Organization (ILO) that has been in existence since 1992 and has a current portfolio of over 100 projects in over 40 countries with planned spending for 2006-07 of US $ 130-150 million. The aim of IPEC is the progressive elimination of child labour by strengthening national capacities to address the problem and by promoting a worldwide movement to combat it. Evaluation in IPEC is seen as contributing to building the knowledge base through identifying good practices to be used in action against child labour and through demonstrating accountability by showing how IPEC and its partners constantly learn more about the most effective and relevant action. Over 40 evaluations at the strategic, thematic, programme and project level are carried out every year. Key areas of work are innovative impact assessment methodologies for measuring impact of policies and institutional development; and tracking and tracer methodologies for demonstrating broader and longer term impact on children. This includes mainstreaming child labour indicators and concerns in the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment methodologies in relevant areas such as education and poverty eradication as part of national MDG and PRSP processes. Theory of change or logical model approaches at national and programme level are another key area of work.

The planning and evaluation specialist will take direct responsibility for development of and support to methodologies on planning, design, monitoring and evaluation; and to manage the evaluation process within an assigned region or other area of work.  Particular areas of work will be support to results based planning and reporting at programme level and the use of strategic planning tools in support of national planning.

The position is for a senior evaluation professional with about 10 years experience in planning, managing and conducting evaluations; extensive facilitation, training and strategic planning experience; and exposure to knowledge management. Supervision of other evaluation specialists and outside evaluators is a key part of the job. The specialist will act as deputy to the Head of Section of DED in very close cooperation in a mutually supportive twinning arrangement.
 

The section currently has 9 staff worldwide. Given the distribution of work of IPEC, excellent command of Spanish (native level) and English with proficiency and ability to draft quickly and clearly is required. A working knowledge of French would be an advantage. The position is at P4 level in the United Nations and located at ILO/IPEC headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland with considerable travel.

If interested in the full job description and information on how to apply, please go to ILO web site at http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/pers/index.htm , click on "Current Vacancies" and scroll down for "Senior Programme Officer * Design and Evaluation".

Deadline for Applications is 21 November 2005 with preferred start February 2006. For more information on evaluation in ILO/IPEC and the work of the DED section, go to http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/ipec/themes/monitoring/index.htm or contact Peter E. Wichmand, Head of ILO/IPEC Design, Evaluation and Documentation section, wichmand@ilo.org

ILO/IPEC Senior Planning and Evaluation Specialist                                                                        [posted on 10/31/05]

The International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) is looking for a full-time planning and evaluation specialist for the position of Senior Programme Officer - Design and Evaluation in the Design, Evaluation and Documentation section. IPEC is technical cooperation programme of the International Labour Organization (ILO) that has been in existence since 1992 and has a current portfolio of over 100 projects in over 40 countries with planned spending for 2006-07 of US $ 130-150 million. The aim of IPEC is the progressive elimination of child labour by strengthening national capacities to address the problem and by promoting a worldwide movement to combat it.

Evaluation in IPEC is seen as contributing to building the knowledge base through identifying good practices to be used in action against child labour and through demonstrating accountability by showing how IPEC and its partners constantly learn more about the most effective and relevant action. Over 40 evaluations at the strategic, thematic, programme and project level are carried out every year.

Key areas of work are innovative impact assessment methodologies for measuring impact of policies and institutional development; and tracking and tracer methodologies for demonstrating broader and longer term impact on children. This includes mainstreaming child labour indicators and concerns in the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment methodologies in relevant areas such as education and poverty eradication as part of national MDG and PRSP processes. Theory of change or logical model approaches at national and programme level are another key area of work.

The planning and evaluation specialist will take direct responsibility for development of and support to methodologies on planning, design, monitoring and evaluation; and to manage the evaluation process within an assigned region or other area of work. Particular areas of work will be support to results based planning and reporting at programme level and the use of strategic planning tools in support of national planning.

The position is for a senior evaluation professional with about 10 years experience in planning, managing and conducting evaluations; extensive facilitation, training and strategic planning experience; and exposure to knowledge management. Supervision of other evaluation specialists and outside evaluators is a key part of the job. The specialist will act as deputy to the Head of Section of DED in very close cooperation in a mutually supportive twinning arrangement. The section currently has 9 staff worldwide.

Given the distribution of work of IPEC, excellent command of Spanish (native level) and English with proficiency and ability to draft quickly and clearly is required. A working knowledge of French would be an advantage. The position is at P4 level in the United Nations and located at ILO/IPEC headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland with considerable travel.

If interested in the full job description and information on how to apply, please go to ILO web site at http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/pers/index.htm, click on "Current Vacancies" and scroll down for "Senior Programme Officer - Design and Evaluation". Deadline for Applications is 21 November 2005 with preferred start February 2006.

For more information on evaluation in ILO/IPEC and the work of the DED section, go to http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/ipec/themes/monitoring/index.htm or contact Peter E. Wichmand, Head of ILO/IPEC Design, Evaluation and Documentation section, wichmand@ilo.org
 

Program Officer, State Innovations Program, New York, NY                                                                         [posted on 10/27/05]

THE ORGANIZATION

The Commonwealth Fund, the first private foundation started by a woman philanthropist—Anna M. Harkness—was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. The mission of The Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults. The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy. An international program in health policy is designed to stimulate innovative policies and practices in the United States and other industrialized countries. The Fund is a value-added foundation—conducting intramural research; working closely with grantees in designing, publishing, and communicating the results of projects; and conducting a web-based and media-oriented communications program aimed at reaching influential health policy and practice audiences. The Fund's income derives from its endowment, which has a market value of approximately $600 million. The Fund's annual program and administrative budget is $27 million.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Within the Fund, the program staff originates and manages the individual projects for grants that are made by the Fund. The Program Officer, State Innovations (SIPO) reports to the Senior Policy Director for the Fund’s Commission on a High Performance Health System and is responsible for the development, management and review of the State Innovations program. The SIPO is responsible for the development of all board and related program materials for this program area. The SIPO works closely with the Senior Policy Director and the Fund’s Executive Vice President for Programs in developing strategic program plans and program reviews, projects (for board review and for Fund’s Small Grants Fund review) and budgets for the program area.

The SIPO oversees the management of all grants made within these programs, and works closely with grantees to ensure high quality products and adherence to planned time schedules. The SIPO prepares completed grant reports. The SIPO is involved with analysis of survey data related to the program area, and preparation of scholarly articles and Fund reports. The SIPO is also involved with preparing for site visits of the Commission on a High Performance Health System, including working on site selection and preparation of background materials. The SIPO is responsible for a newsletter “States in Action” and works with the communications staff on this and on disseminating project findings; provides interviews and information to journalists and press, as appropriate; represents the Fund at professional meetings; works with key organizations and leaders in health policy to create opportunities to present work of the program. This position is supported by a shared program assistant.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer for the State Innovations Program is responsible for:

1. Serving as Program Director for the Fund’s work related to innovations in health care occurring in the states, including developing overall program objectives and strategies. Writing annual program plans for the State Innovations program. This responsibility includes synthesizing findings from the past year from all projects across a program area, assessing other foundation’s contribution to the program area and developing strategic options for the program and individual projects for the year ahead.

2. Developing new Board level and Small Grants Fund projects for the State Innovations Program, including collecting background information/research and conducting literature reviews, identifying and evaluating potential grantees, working with grantees to improve project design, developing knowledge of topics specific to the program area, participating in meetings regarding projects and preparing follow-up materials.

3. Assessing the merit of, and responding to, unsolicited proposals for consideration within the context of program goals and priorities.

4. Preparing descriptions of proposed projects for review and approval by the Board of Directors.

5. With support from the program assistant, providing day-to-day management of the State Innovations Program grants, including: preparing payment and reporting schedules and contract language, tracking the current status of projects through ongoing contact with grantee principal investigators; reviewing grantee interim and final deliverables (e.g., interview protocols, survey instruments, preliminary data analysis and papers/articles for publication); maintaining knowledge of work related to grants; and maintaining files on assigned grants; negotiating revisions in work scopes and budgets when necessary; and insuring that grantees follow payment and reporting schedules.

6. Preparation of a quarterly newsletter, “States in Action”, that highlights innovative state programs related to performance improvement in coverage, access, quality, efficiency, and equity of care.

7. The program officer will work closely with the Commission on a High Performance Health System and will be deeply involved with preparing for site visits of the Commission, including working on site selection and preparation of background materials.

8. Preparing scholarly articles, issue and policy briefs, Fund reports, and presentations to professional and policy audiences on health insurance coverage and access issues.

9. Drafting testimony for Fund officers and/or presenting testimony at the national, state, and local levels on health system performance; conducting research on health policy issues, drawing on surveys sponsored by the Fund; and being an active presenter at policy forums and professional meetings.

10.  Serving as an information resource for the media and assuring effective dissemination of the Fund’s work through interviews and briefings to policymakers, health care leaders, researchers, consumers, and the media.

11.  Preparing for site visits of the Commission on a High Performance Health System, including working on site selection and preparation of background materials.

12.  Representing the Fund and providing policy expertise as a member of various advisory committees to public agencies and private organizations.

13.  Collaborating with Fund senior staff to plan national policy roundtables and briefings on state innovations and health insurance.

14.  Supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned program staff.

The Program Officer is part of a team working on public and private health insurance and access issues. Senior members of the team collaborate with other Fund staff to contribute to other Fund programs where issues coincide or where experience and expertise is desired.

The Fund’s philosophy on successful performance in the job includes the willingness on the part of all senior staff members to handle any assignment necessary to further the goals of the institution. This may include taking on responsibility for other program areas or departments if the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal requirements: Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., J.D. or M.D.) in a field related to health services research or health policy or health economics. Minimum of five years related work experience; and demonstrated senior health policy experience. Health policy and research analytical skills including ability to summarize and present information from different sources, including quantitative sources. Strong background in health insurance coverage and policy, health services financing and delivery issues, managed care, availability of and access to care. Strong coordination and project management abilities. Well organized with concern for details, accuracy and deadlines. Ability to set priorities and work with a minimum of supervision. Evidence of ability to translate research into realistic programs and policies and to communicate with a public, non-academic audience. Computer skills: facility with Internet searches, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphical presentations. Experience with statistical software analysis preferred. Excellent communication skills–oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills: comfortable with and capable of being a team member as well as a team leader. Willingness to participate in general workflow of office. Strong interest in and commitment to the Fund's mission and current program areas.

COMPENSATION

This position will be funded through a grant to AcademyHealth with the Senior Policy Director of the Commission on a High Performance Health System as the principal investigator. Compensation, expenses and administrative support will be negotiated. Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience.

CONTACT

Send resume via e-mail dd@cmwf.org. to:      

Diana Davenport, Director of Administration, The Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021-2692.  Fax: (212) 606-8334

Grants Manager & Administrative Assistant at Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence                         [posted on 10/27/05]

GRANTS MANAGER - Financial background and experience in finance and accounting, managing grants and contracts with federal and state governments.  Minimum requirements are a bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field plus 3 years experience.  This position will supervise contract and program monitors.  Salary:  $43 - $48K.  Submit resume to:  Human Resources, FCADV, 425 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL  32301.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - This position will serve as the AA for the Finance and Administration Department.  Excellent organizational and communication skills required.  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, spreadsheets, etc.).  Duties include filing, typing correspondence, managing schedules and activities within the department, customer service, and other administrative support functions as needed.  Minimum education / experience:  high school diploma plus demonstrated successful experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.  Salary:  $25K. 

Submit resume to:  Human Resources, FCADV, 425 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL  32301.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Georgia State University, Gerontology Institute                                          [posted on 10/25/05]

The Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the psychology of aging, to begin August 2006. Ph.D. in psychology or related field is required at time of appointment. We seek a person with research and teaching interests in the psychology of aging and urban health, including such topics as health behavior, chronic disease, health service systems, prevention and intervention, and mental health. We are open to candidates from a variety of psychological perspectives, including those trained in clinical, community, or social psychology. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching in gerontology and research in the area of aging and health. We are seeking applicants who can contribute to the University's Partnership in Urban Health Research (http://urbanhealth.gsu.edu/), an interdisciplinary collaboration to increase health research on urban populations.

Appointment will be in the Gerontology Institute, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. A joint appointment in the Department of Psychology is anticipated and encouraged. Information about the Department of Psychology can be found at: www.gsu.edu/psychology. The Institute has 4 full-time faculty members, 3 of whom are non-tenure-track research faculty, and 17 affiliated faculty in 10 departments representing all colleges of the university. The Institute has awarded 440 graduate and undergraduate certificates in gerontology since 1973 and began a new master's program in gerontology in fall, 2004. The Institute's current research programs are federally funded and focus on health behavior in three-generation African American families and the quality of long-term care, especially in assisted living. The Institute maintains a research and teaching partnership with Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Further information about the Gerontology Institute is available on our website: www.gsu.edu/gerontology. Georgia State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and enthusiastically encourages applications from minorities.

Candidates should submit: 1) a letter outlining their qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae;

3) graduate transcripts; 4) a sample of scholarly work; 5) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations, and statement of teaching philosophy); and 6) three letters of recommendation. Send materials to:

Dr. Frank Whittington

Gerontology Institute

Georgia State University

P. O. Box 3984

Atlanta, GA 30302-3984

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and an EEO/AA employer.

Research and Evaluation Consultant/Senior Consultant                                                                                   [posted on 10/25/05]
MGT of America, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
 

Overview:
MGT of America, Inc (MGT), a highly regarded national research, evaluation and consulting firm specializing in PK-12 education, seeks a Research and Evaluation Consultant/Senior Consultant to lead education projects in its PK-12/Program Evaluation Division in Tallahassee, Florida. Position includes opportunities to work in broad range of educational content areas at the federal, state and local levels.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include design and implementation of projects for educational agencies, use of quantitative and qualitative analysis applications, technical report and presentation development, supervision of project staff and client management as part of a nation team of PK-12 senior professionals

Qualifications:
Earned doctorate with specialization in reading/language arts, education administration/leadership, special education or related fields. Persons with ABD may be considered.  A minimum of five years of successful experience in PK-12 education research, evaluation or the administration of statewide education programs. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations and at-risk populations desirable. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team environment.  Willingness to travel, as necessary to meet with educational clients.

Requirements:
Ph.D. and at least 5 years experiences in PK-12 education research, evaluation and/or administration of statewide education programs.  Excellent skills in communication, writing of technical reports and proposals, presenting results to diverse audiences, and supervising project staff required. Expertise in Reading, At-Risk Populations, Special Education and School Improvement desirable.

Compensation:
Based on experience

To Apply:
MGT offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. For more information, please visit our website at http://mgtamer.com/.

EOE/AA

Contact:

MGT of America, Inc.
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 16399
Tallahassee, FL 32317-6399

or via email at teldred@mgtamer.com

Deadline: Open until filled

 Research Analyst, Senior Analyst                                                                                                                [posted on 10/25/05]
MGT of America, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL

Overview:
MGT of America, Inc (MGT), a highly regarded national research, evaluation and consulting firm specializing in PK-12 education, seeks a Research Analyst/Senior Analyst to support its PK-12/Program Evaluation Division in Tallahassee, Florida. Position includes opportunities to work in broad range of educational content areas at the federal, state and local levels.

Responsibilities:
This candidate will be responsible for carrying out complex data analysis and programming tasks using SPSS/SAS and/or other programming languages; assisting in the design and implementation research and evaluation projects; preparing technical reports and presenting results as a member of a project team .

Qualifications:
Masters degree in one of the applied behavioral or social sciences (e.g. ,education, statistics,  psychology, sociology, economics, or sociology) is required. At least one year experience required using SPSS/SAS as a programming language for data manipulation and statistical analyses, and expertise in managing large data sets with complex file structure are a must. Candidate must have ability to work with others as part of a project team as well as independently without close supervision. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Requirements:
At least one year experience required using SPSS/SAS as a programming languages for data manipulation and statistical analyses, and expertise in managing large data sets with complex file structure are a must. Experience with ACCESS, SQL and other applications a plus.

Compensation:
Based on experience

To Apply:
MGT offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. For more information, please visit our website at http://mgtamer.com/.

EOE/AA

Contact:

MGT of America, Inc.
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 16399
Tallahassee, FL 32317-6399

or via email at teldred@mgtamer.com

Deadline: Open until filled
 

 Tenure-track position at Georgia State University                                                                              [posted on 9/29/05]

The Institute of Public Health at Georgia State University, a leading urban health research institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, is recruiting for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. Candidates should possess a doctorate in a public health discipline and extensive experience in program evaluation. All doctoral work must be completed by August 2006.

The candidates should be with a strong interest in interdisciplinary urban health research to support the efforts of the Partnership for Urban Health Research (http://urbanhealth.gsu.edu), a multi-million dollar university-wide collaborative focused on the amelioration of health disparities confronting urban communities. Because of the Partnership's commitment to community-based participatory research (CBPR), the successful candidate will have the ability to work with diverse constituents and should demonstrate a track record of community involvement.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for effective teaching in the areas of research design, program evaluation, and survey research methods. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in independent scholarly research resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Send a letter of interest; vitae; statements of research, teaching, and selected publications; and the names of three references to:
Dr. Michael Eriksen
Director, Institute of Public Health
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA, 30302
Phone: 404-651-4133
Email: publichealth@gsu.edu

Electronic submission to publichealth@gsu.edu is preferred.

Research Manager at Schapiro Research Group, Inc. Atlanta                                                                   [posted on 9/29/05]

SRG has an immediate opening for a research manager with strong research, organization, communication, and analytical skills.  Candidate must have knowledge of current quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies and be able to work on several research projects at one time.  SRG is looking for a talented applied researcher with high professional standards and the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate research staff.

SRG is a growing company that develops strategies for decision makers in business, politics, and policy through innovative applied social research. They match rigorous methodology with fresh thinking and creative approaches, helping clients solve problems and discover new possibilities.  They serve clients in transportation, health care, corporate, nonprofit, and political sectors through customized research services.

The research manager will work closely with senior-level research staff.  Responsibilities include: coordinating projects; supervising research staff; assisting design of questionnaires and moderator’s guides; advanced quantitative data analysis; assisting writing of reports.

The ideal candidate will have: masters degree or equivalent in an applied social research field; proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methodology; fluency in multivariate statistical analysis; knowledge of SAS and/or SPSS; ability to summarize pertinent information; strong writing skills.

Competitive salary and good benefits package. Equal opportunity employer: does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alex R. Trouteaud, Ph.D.
Schapiro Research Group, Inc.
127 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 812
AtlantaGA30303
www.schapiroresearchgroup.com
 

Research Manager, Atlanta                                                                                                                    [posted on 9/26/05]

Schapiro Research Group, Inc. (SRG) has an immediate opening for a research manager with strong research, organization, communication, and analytical skills.  Candidate must have knowledge of current quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies and be able to work on several research projects at one time.  SRG is looking for a talented applied researcher with high professional standards and the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate research staff.

The Company SRG is a growing company that develops strategies for decision makers in business, politics, and policy through innovative applied social research.
They match rigorous methodology with fresh thinking and creative approaches, helping clients solve problems and discover new possibilities.  They serve clients in transportation, health care, corporate, nonprofit, and political sectors through customized research services.

The research manager will work closely with senior-level research staff. Responsibilities include: coordinating projects; supervising research staff; assisting design of questionnaires and moderator’s guides; advanced quantitative data analysis; assisting writing of reports.

The ideal candidate will have: masters degree or equivalent in an applied social research field; proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methodology; fluency in multivariate statistical analysis; knowledge of SAS and/or SPSS; ability to summarize pertinent information; strong writing skills.

Salary & Benefits package are good.

Please send letter of application and resume to:
Alex R. Trouteaud, Ph.D.
Schapiro Research Group, Inc.
127 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 812
AtlantaGA30303
www.schapiroresearchgroup.com
 

Evaluation Specialist, Maryland                                                                                                       [posted on 9/26/05]

Evaluation Specialist (B-D) (12 months): The Department of Shared Accountability, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, seeks an evaluation specialist to conduct program evaluation of educational initiatives in Title 1 schools. Strong background is required in evaluation and research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, proficiency in SPSS, and demonstrated experience in management and analysis of longitudinal data sets. Knowledge of school system research and educational assessment issues is highly desirable. The selected evaluator should be able to design and conduct outcome studies, which yield methodologically robust quantitative appraisals of designated instructional delivery systems. Must be able to work with school program staff in the interpretation and utilization of evaluation, research, and assessment findings. Excellent writing skills and ability to produce policy-relevant reports of findings to a variety of audiences are essential. A master's degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited university in educational research, evaluation, measurement or a closely related area with intensive course work in research methodology, applied statistics, measurement; and/or evaluation is required.

Application Deadline: September 30,2005

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and a relevant research report or executive summary to:
Ms. Judith Zauderer
Department of Staffing
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 401
Rockville, MD 20855
301-517-5061 (fax)
judith zauderer@fc.mcps.k12.md.us

Direct all questions to:
Faith S. Connolly, ph.D.
Acting Director, Department of Shared Accountability Montgomery County Public Schools 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 11 Rockville, MD 20850-1718 Faith S Connolly@mcpsmd.org
(301) 279-3925
 

Educational Research Analyst in Los Angeles Unified School District                                                 [posted on 9/22/05]

Multiple offices within the Los Angeles Unified School District are hiring for the position of Educational Research Analyst. This is a full-time, professional position. The starting salary is approximately $50K/year and there is a strong benefit package.

For information and application materials, go to http://lausdjobs.lausd.k12.ca.us/OAppBul/05161.htm.  Although the position is open until "hiring needs are met," the district personal office encourages applying as soon as possible.

If you have questions, please direct them to:
Hedieh Khajavi, Human Resources Specialist III, LAUSD
hedieh.khajavi@lausd.net

(213) 353- 4246
 

Chairperson at Middle Tennessee State University                                                                               [posted on 9/22/05]

Middle Tennessee State University College of Liberal Arts invites applications for the position of Chairperson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The position, available August 1, 2006, includes academic, administrative, and leadership responsibilities for a department with 20 full-time faculty (14 sociologists and 6 anthropologists), 90 undergraduate sociology majors, and 90 undergraduate anthropology majors. The epartment also offers a Master of Arts in Sociology with pproximately 30 graduate students. The position is tenure-track with immediate consideration for tenure possible. Applicants currently at the associate professor rank are invited, but successful candidates must qualify for appointment at the rank of professor. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 

Qualifications include:

(1) an earned doctorate in Sociology or Anthropology and an appreciation and understanding of Both disciplines;

(2) a demonstrated record of sound fiscal management of complex budgets;

(3) demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

(4) demonstrated excellence in teaching; and

(5) demonstrated scholarly achievement.

The chair is expected to teach each semester.

Review of applications will begin November 4, 2005 but will be Accepted and considered until the position is filled. Letter of application referencing chairperson title, c.v., all academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Hilary Stallings

College of Liberal Arts

Faculty Recruitment

Middle Tennessee State University

Box 546, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.

Visit www.mtsu.edu/~libarts2 for more information.

Assessment Consultant to Evaluate The Communication Requirement                                                 [posted on 9/22/05]

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an assessment consultant to evaluate its undergraduate Communication Requirement. The Communication Requirement focuses on developing both written and oral communication skills at the general level and in the student's major field of study. Students are expected to take four Communication Intensive Subjects (CI) sequenced throughout their undergraduate program.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSESSMENT
The goal of the assessment is to identify strengths of the Communication Requirement as well as methods to increase the effectiveness of both individual CI courses and the requirement as a whole. The assessment will evaluate the program's curricular integration, sustainability, and acceptance by stakeholders. It is expected the assessment will use both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

THE PROPOSAL
Proposals (5-7 pages) should provide a summary of proposed services, including deliverables, a description of the period of performance, an estimate of cost, and curriculum vitae for all principal investigators. Proposals should be sent to:

The Subcommittee on the Communication Requirement c/o The Office of the Communication Requirement Building 26-149
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

or by e-mail to: afrazer@mit.edu

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS OCTOBER 24, 2005.

A full description of the RFP may be found at http://web.mit.edu/commreq/assessment.html

 

Program Evaluator in Baltimore City Public School System                                                                       [posted on 9/12/05]         

Baltimore City Public Schools has an opening for a full-time evaluator working as a senior member of the Department of Research, Division of Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Accountability. This is a professional level position in a department where your expertise and time will be respected. In addition to sending an official application to the Human Resources Department (address at the end of this document), the applicant is requested to send a copy to Dr. Rafferty. Please contact Dr. Rafferty personally with any questions or comments about the position.

Title: Program Evaluator II (Title 1)        Salary: 51,500 to 87,000       Closing Date: 9/23/05