Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation-WV Higher Education Policy Commission-Kanawha Co.
State of West VirginiaPosting number: NC-2706
Department: - Not in the Classified Service, See Posting
Job classification: X - Job Not in Classified Service
Posting type: NON COVERED PSA
Categories: Administration, Miscellaneous, Higher Education
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In addition to filling out the online application, interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
Contact information for three professional references will be requested later in the interview process.
Position Open Until Filled. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
WV HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION-KANAWHA CO.
General Job Summary
Serve in a leadership capacity responsible for directing all aspects of research and evaluation strategies, data collection, and Federal reporting. Leads an evaluation team to ensure the project’s adherence to meeting GPRA performance measures, required program measures, and project-specific measures. Develop and monitor applicable research MOUs and related policies. Collaborate with the institutions of higher education, the WV Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, local county boards of education and an external evaluator to collect, analyze, report, and utilize data to improve college access and success programming. Provide research, planning, and administration leadership on college access and success initiatives for the Commission and Council.
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Classified, Benefits-Eligible
Duties and Responsibilities
Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics (40%)
Direct all aspects of research design, evaluation strategies, and assessment for the federally funded GEAR UP grant program.
Develop and oversee qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Collect, analyze, validate, interpret, and maintain data to support program evaluation.
Measure formative, summative, short-, mid-, and long-term outcomes.
Utilize data to evaluate program effectiveness and improve postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion outcomes.
Direct research, planning, assessment, and evaluation activities for the Division of Student Affairs.
Federal Reporting, Compliance, and Performance Measurement (25%)
Prepare and submit required annual federal reports and ad hoc reports.
Monitor progress toward grant goals, objectives, GPRA performance measures, required federal measures, and project-specific outcomes.
Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and evaluation standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor research-related Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), data-sharing agreements, and associated policies.
Collaboration, Partnerships, and Strategic Planning (15%)
Collaborate with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Council for Community and Technical College Education, West Virginia institutions of higher education, the West Virginia Department of Education, local county boards of education, the U.S. Department of Education, and external evaluators.
Participate in strategic planning and provide data-informed recommendations to support agency and program initiatives.
Lead and facilitate participatory evaluation efforts across partner organizations.
Leadership, Supervision, and Program Administration (10%)
Supervise assigned staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Provide leadership and oversight for research and evaluation initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs.
Coordinate project priorities, timelines, and evaluation activities.
Outreach, Communications, and Resource Development (10%)
Represent the Commission and Council by presenting program accomplishments, outcomes, and initiatives at local, state, and national events.
Assist in identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities to expand agency initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Require a Master’s degree in education or a research-oriented field.
Research related coursework preferred. Doctoral degree in an appropriate field is preferred.
Three years of recent relevant experience required.
Acceptable combination of education and related experience will be considered.
Valid West Virginia Driver’s License; may be required to drive to meetings, trainings, and events.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of college access and success efforts at the national, state, and institutional level.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to access and analyze a wide array of student-level, institutional, state, and national data sets.
Familiarity with statistical packages and intermediate statistics procedures.
The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to simplify complex analysis for audiences as needed.
Supplemental information
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions of its staff.