Director, Research & Evaluation - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Posted: Monday, October 12, 2020
Director, Research & Evaluation
Primary Location:
Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Howard Gittis Student Center
Job:
Staff
Schedule:
Full-tme
Shift:
Day Job
Employee Status:
Regular
Description:
The Director of Research and Evaluation will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and evaluation plan for the Institute on Disabilities and all of its projects. Responsibilities include the following: conducting annual evaluations of the Institute's accomplishments and impacts; establishing an annual research agenda; in collaboration with Institute staff, develop research initiatives with existing 30+ programs; conducting quantitative and qualitative Research and Evaluation activities; ensuring that all projects have an effective evaluation plan; participating in the conduct of research and evaluation of programs at the Institute on Disabilities; and securing funding through grants and contracts for research in areas of interest related to the field of intellectual, developmental and/or other disabilities and assist in peer-reviewed publications of project findings. This position will also act as the Project Director of the Independent Monitoring for Quality initiative in PA, a significant deliverable under the contract with the PA Office of Developmental Programs. This position will also be responsible for managing the state contract between the Office of Developmental Programs and the Institute on Disabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Master's degree in a human services or behavioral science field with an emphasis on applied research and five years' experience as an active researcher in social science field.3-5 years of project/contract management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Acquired knowledge of the field of disabilities, especially federal, state and local policies and services concerning people with disabilities.
- Demonstrated record of conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
- Demonstrated record of grant writing, grant development, and publishing in various disability fields.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with other agencies.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with SPSS or similar statistical packages.
- Demonstrated record of disability- or education-related research
Preferred:
- Publications in the field of disabilities
- Doctoral Degree
This is a grant funded position. This position requires a background check.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement:
In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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