Research Program Analyst (Center for Research & Reform in Education)

We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.

The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.

- Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.

- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.

- Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.

- Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.

- Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above
- Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in a related field.

- Five years of related experience in research focus area.

- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Education.

- Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

- Experience writing manuscripts and grants.

- Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.

- Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.

- Using qualitative data analysis software.

- Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate

- Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate

- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate

- Program Evaluation - Intermediate

- Research Consultation - Intermediate

- Research Strategy - Intermediate

- Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate

- Resource Management - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Program Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME

Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education
Personnel area: School of Education

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