National University

ENLACES Research Director

Remote, USA · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 38 days ago

Data AnalysisComputer VisionProject ManagementScientific WritingResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCollaborationMentoringWriting

About the role

The ENLACES Project is a federally funded Full-Service Community School (FSCS) implementation grant.
The ENLACES Research Director is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Dean, Sanford College of Education.
This position also serves as a key leader to help translate research into practice and ensure services align with evidence-based practices.

Develop and execute a research agenda for Full-Service Community Schools implementation centered on efficacy, outcomes, and children/family growth
Partner with National University faculty/staff to create structures for staff and graduate and undergraduate students to participate in research activities
Manage research projects with a research team (graduate students and RAs), as well as weigh variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring research projects stay on track and within budget.
Collect, assemble, and maintain datasets related services provided to children, families, and teachers through ENLACES.
Contribute to writing grants to support continuation of grant funding that supports community school initiatives.
Support the content development of RFPs
Partner with external clients and consultants to support research and evaluation.
Research and evaluate the development and delivery of programs utilizing quantitative and mixed-methods research designs
Engage in research-practice partnerships with partner districts and strategic partners to better understand ways in which innovative solutions from ENLACES are implemented.
The submitted sample must demonstrate scholarly expertise in quantitative research methods or a mixed methods research design with a substantial quantitative component.

Five (5) years' experience leading research projects (project director, task leads) required.
Project management and continuous improvement experience highly preferred.
Experience with data collection or evaluation in community- and school-based settings preferred.
Experience with mixed-methods research preferred.
Experience with grant writing preferred.
Experience designing analyses with practice implications preferred.
Schedule flexibility is required for late afternoon, evening, and weekend events when they occur.

Strong attention to detail in writing and speaking.
Dynamic speaking and strong writing skills to communicate precisely and effectively with multiple audiences.
Strong analytical skills.
Proven ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
Travel: Travel to San Diego is approximately 20%, or 4-5 days per month.
Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position.
The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws.

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