Educational Researcher and Publishing Coordinator
- Employer
- Online Learning Consortium
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 10, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Jobs Outside Academe, Non-profit & Government Organizations
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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:
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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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