Reading Recovery/Other Positions

Position:
Senior Researchers, Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy

Date Posted:
April 18, 2012

Location:
Lesley University
Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy
Cambridge, MA

Contact:
Lesley University
Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy
29 Everett St.
Cambridge, MA 02128

Description:
The Senior Researcher is responsible for all research and program evaluation activities for the CRR and the national Literacy Collaborative organization. Under the direction of the CRR Director, the incumbent will design the research agenda, conduct quantitative and qualitative program evaluation research, collaborate with researchers at other universities, and contract with external program evaluators and oversee their work. Continue existing projects and initiate new projects. Create and update research summaries and reports, write research-related content for CRR marketing materials, and maintain research sections of the CRR website and national Literacy Collaborative website. Conduct training workshops on program evaluation and data analysis for literacy coaches and other school professionals. Present at research conferences and write articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Provide technical assistance to schools and districts enrolled in the Center’s programs. Serve as a resource to Center faculty on issues related to student assessment, research, and data. Work with CRR grant director to research and write federal, state, and foundation grant proposals. Supervise and mentor graduate/research assistants.

This position is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional and lifelong learner who would enjoy working in a literacy research, training and development center. Located in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University resides in one of the country’s most culturally and intellectually vibrant metropolitan areas.

Grade 27 Salary Range: $62,285.44 - $92,182.66

Qualifications:
M.A./M.S. in Education Research or related social science field is required. Doctorate preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in quantitative and qualitative research and program evaluation at the graduate or post-graduate level is required. Strong oral and written communication as well as strong presentation skills and speaking skills are required. Must have experience in project management and be comfortable managing multiple projects at one time, both independently and as part of a team. Must have a record of excellent research design, study implementation and statistical analysis, including the analysis and interpretation of complex data. Must demonstrate a record of peer-reviewed journal articles or other publication of research, and/or reports of research to government agencies. Experience in managing databases and developing reports is required. Must have experience teaching adults and explaining complex concepts to non-researcher audiences.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Some familiarity with scholarship and practice in PreK-8 literacy teaching and learning, teacher professional development and coaching, school improvement, and/or other topics related to literacy education is required. Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS, SAS or other statistical software is required.

Instructions:
Please include a cover letter, CV/ resume, and contact information for three references.

Apply online.

Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply.

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