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Educational Researcher and Publishing Coordinator

Employer
Online Learning Consortium
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 10, 2022
Educational Researcher & Publishing Coordinator 


The Educational Researcher & Publishing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the research efforts of the Online Learning Consortium’s (OLC’s) Research Center for Digital Learning and Leadership. The Educational Researcher & Publishing Coordinator reports to the Director of Research and will assist the OLC by designing and implementing research initiatives and publishing projects that transform the digital teaching and learning landscape through research and publication. 

The Educational Researcher & Publishing Coordinator will possess an affinity for embracing scholarly playfulness, along with thorough knowledge and deep curiosity for exploring current and emerging trends in digital learning and educational research. This knowledge will amplify empirical research and evidenced-based practices that are published or supported by the organization and its strategic research partners. Working in close partnership with key members of the staff and research partners, the individual in this role will engage with a rich portfolio of research projects, initiatives, and publications to advance quality online, blended and digital learning. 

Joining the fully-remote OLC team, the ideal candidate is a motivated, self-directed collaborator with strong organization skills who excels in prioritizing, coordinating, and executing multiple projects and deadlines. To further excel in this position, the Educational Researcher & Publishing Coordinator is someone who thrives in a high-growth environment; has a love for the written word; gains deep satisfaction from discovering, creating, and sharing ideas with others; and possesses exceptionally demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and edit work in a variety of genres and styles ranging from academic to mainstream audiences. 

Job Duties 
    Design and develop research projects and related initiatives under the direction of the Director of Research. This includes, but is not limited to: 
      Conducting systematic literature reviews, leveraging methods (e.g., literature review maps, literature review matrices, annotated bibliographies) for making sense of large pools of literature;   Developing research designs, data collection approaches, and strategies for data management that align with clearly articulated research questions and ethical considerations for participants;  Designing, creating, revising, and administering research instruments, as necessary, to ensure quality data that aligns with research questions;  Coordinating multiple data collection efforts for one or more research projects which may include other collaborating agencies or institutions;  Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to determine and visualize findings related to key research questions; Serving as a lead or contributing writer on OLC Research Center content, including proposals, presentations, articles, reports, guides, blogs, playbooks, and multimodal submissions; and Ensuring that all research projects are executed successfully and completed within timeframes to meet research objectives.

    Coordinate and contribute to OLC publication, promotion, and marketing efforts. This includes, but is not limited to: 
      Supporting the OLC publication portfolio (e.g., managing submissions, assigning reviewers, copyediting submissions, assisting with layout);  Serving in an editorial capacity on OLC Research Center content, including proposals, presentations, articles, reports, guides, blogs, playbooks, and multimodal submissions;  Developing marketing collateral and assets for specific research projects that disseminates findings in collaboration with the OLC marketing team; and Collaborating with OLC staff and partners to promote OLC’s research initiatives through presentations, publications, webinars, and social media presence.

    Provide support to the organization with other core duties assigned by the Cabinet.

    Serve as a collegial and collaborative member of the team, always participating in respectful and generative critique for the betterment of the organization.

 

Minimum Qualifications
    A master’s degree in education, social sciences, or a related field. Prior experience utilizing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods to explore digital, blended, and/or online teaching and learning. Prior editorial experience contributing to a scholarly or mainstream publication.   Strong scholarly and mainstream writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate across contexts (including proposals, presentations, articles, reports, guides, blogs, playbooks,  and multimodal submissions). Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, practice, and the workplace. 
Preferred Qualifications

    A doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree. Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating with the development of collaborative research-based projects, clearly demonstrating effective project management with multiple stakeholders and contributors.  Experience in the field of online education in a higher education, K12 education, nonprofit, or corporate learning setting. A strong ability to work in a high-growth environment under pressure, prioritizing work, meeting deadlines and producing quality results on time with attention to detail. Familiarity or experience with the goals and mission of the Online Learning Consortium.

 

Timeline and Application Information

Start Date: ~2/24/22

Required Application Materials

    Cover letter
    Please include a cover letter that clearly articulates how your prior experience meets the needs of the position as articulated in the qualifications (i.e., minimum and preferred) and the responsibilities related to the position. 

    CV or Resume

    Publication or Writing Sample
    Please provide a minimum of one, or up to three, publications or writing samples that demonstrates your writing skills related to an academic and/or mainstream audience. If submitting multiple samples, we recommend showcasing a range of writing related to scope, content, and audience.  (Note: If the publication or writing sample is from multiple authors, please provide a short narrative paragraph regarding the collaboration process and aspects you have written.)

    Diversity Statement
    Please include a brief statement (no more than 500 words) addressing your past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through service, leadership, teaching, research, and other professional activities.

    Salary Requirements
    As you complete the information in the application system, please include your salary requirements.

Note: Only completed application packages will be reviewed

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