Director of Research and Evaluation
- Employer
- City University of New York
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
JOB TITLE: Director of Research and Evaluation
TYPE OF POSITION:
LOCATION: Full Time
Brooklyn, NY
HOUR(S) PER WEEK: 35 hours/week
SALARY:
$100,000-$115,000
MISSION
Children need to spend their most critical years with dedicated,
educated, trained, and well-compensated individuals in order to
thrive. The New York Early Childhood Professional Development
Institute leads the work to establish and implement an early
childhood workforce system to ensure funding, standards and
competencies, career development resources, qualifications and
credentials, professional development (training and strengths-based
coaching), and program quality assurance and improvement for
individuals who work with young children throughout New York.
Housed at the City University of New York, the Institute is a
fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that is committed to
the early childhood workforce across New York State.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Director of Research and Evaluation facilitates the New York
City Early Childhood Research Network (Network) and supports
additional research and evaluation projects for the Institute. The
Network brings together researchers, policymakers, funders, and
practitioners to promote actionable research that will inform
public policy for children from birth through age eight. Together,
we strengthen relationships, share resources, build knowledge, and
inspire action. The New York Early Childhood Professional
Development Institute at CUNY is the convening organization for the
Research Network. The Director will also supervise other projects
that require research methods, data collection and analysis, and
related opportunities to support innovative practices in NYC.
Under the supervision of the University Dean/Executive Director,
the Director of Research and Evaluation organizes Network
activities, providing leadership and guidance, managing Network
member relationships with researchers, public agencies, and
practitioners, ensuring the Network maintains its national
presence, and fund development for future research projects and
Network support. The Director will also advise, supervise, and/or
inform research and evaluation work on other Institute projects as
needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Network Leadership
• Convenes and leads Research Network meetings and events,
including but not limited to research symposiums.
• Develops and maintains collegial and responsive relationships
with City agencies and funders
• Writes grant proposals and reports; coordinates research grant
proposals with research partners
• Supervises a PT Research Associate to support research, produce
policy reports and articles based on research produced by Research
Network members
• Oversees the Early Career Scholars project, including identifying
candidates and coordinating specific opportunities for them within
the Network
Communications and Outreach
• Represents the Network at research and policy conferences to
promote the Network and its model
• Creates and manages content for the Research Network website and
other communications vehicles including policy briefs and blog
posts
• Participates as an active member in national organizations (e.g.:
NNERPP)
Special Projects
• Plans and leads meetings and coordinates research and evaluation
activities of the Institute and its partners, and other related
activities as needed
• Designs measures, sampling techniques, and instruments to measure
results; follows protocols for gathering qualitative and/or
quantitative data, coding data or information, constructing
databases using specified technology, analyzing data, maintaining
data security, and archiving data as needed
• Oversees and/or carries out qualitative and/or quantitative data
gathering, coding of data or information, construction of data
bases using specified technology, analysis of data, maintenance of
data security, and archiving data; consults with IT support staff
as needed
• Works with technical staff and other research staff to coordinate
projects; ensures the effective completion of assignments by
following protocols and accurately documenting research findings
and progress
• Maintains confidentiality as required by the project or as
directed by the project director and communicates confidentiality
requirements to staff
Other Duties
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Policy; related, equivalent
credentials will be considered.
• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of study, or
specialty, from an accredited institution and not fewer than two
(2) years of post-doctoral experience in the field, or specialty,
the minimum to be specified based on the scope, complexity and
duration of the project and the requirements of the sponsor, of
which at least one (1) year has included overseeing the research
work of others in an environment consistent with the subject,
scope, and complexity of the project; related, equivalent
credentials will be considered.
• Intellectual strength in early childhood education and experience
as a research scientist
• Experience or demonstrated awareness of public policy and the
role that research plays in policy development;
• Ability to communicate effectively with and convey complex
concepts, intricate processes, and sophisticated statistical
findings to other researchers, supervisors, students, sponsors,
administrators, and, when appropriate, the public; ability to
listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others
• Ability to author, co-author, publish, and present findings to a
community of scholars in the field, utilizing professional
publications, colloquia, symposia, reports, demonstrations,
performances, etc. consistent with the scope and nature of the
project and the requirements of the sponsor
• Ability to organize and direct the work of a group of researchers
and staff in achieving the goals of the project within deadlines
and within budget constraints
• Ability to exercise intellectual leadership in anticipating and
resolving research issues
• Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal
and external constituents
• Knowledge of policies regarding intellectual property, use of
facilities and equipment, allocation of time and materials to
project costs, and utilization of IT resources
• Knowledge of protocols for conduct of research, including but not
limited to the study of human subjects, and IRB approval.
Physical Requirements
• This position operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal
computers, laptops, tablets, smart phone, photocopiers, filing
cabinets and other presentation materials
• While performing these duties, the employee is required to
perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting
items (up to 20 pounds), bending, reaching, sitting for prolonged
periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for
employees with disabilities or other needs per RFCUNY
policies.
• Ability to travel to other locations for events as needed.
How to Apply
Provide a resume and cover letter specifying your
qualifications, experience, and interest relevant to this
position.
Job Postings (rfcuny.org)
EEO Info
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status to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and
continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. CUNY
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