Research and Evaluation Associate

Research and Evaluation Associate Job Summary The Utah Education Policy Center seeks a full-time ResearchAssociate to join our research and evaluation team. Specifically,the UEPC seeks an experienced researcher or evaluator who can serveon a team to conduct research and evaluation projects, includingdesigning research and evaluation plans, developing andadministering data collection tools, conducting quantitative andqualitative analyses, preparing reports and other deliverables(e.g., briefs, presentations), building relationships with clients,and facilitating client meetings. The mission of the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) is to bridgeresearch, policy, and practice by conducting rigorous research,performing comprehensive program evaluations, and providing expertand research-informed technical assistance and professionallearning. The UEPC has a deep portfolio of research and evaluationprojects in K-12 and higher education that range from smallshort-term projects with community-based organizations tomulti-year projects with local, state, and federal grant programs.We empower educators, policymakers, and leaders to make researchactionable and impactful to transform education across earlychildhood education, K-12 schools, and higher educationsettings. As part of the University of Utah, we offer competitive benefitsand access to resources. Learn more about the great benefits ofworking for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The University does not provide visa sponsorship for thisposition. Responsibilities Serve on a team to coordinate and carry out research orevaluation tasks for multiple, concurrent projects using appropriate approaches and frameworks. Assist in designing studies, including by conducting literature reviews and developing data collection, analysis, and reporting plans. Develop and pilot research and evaluation instruments (e.g., survey instruments, focus group protocols, interview protocols). Administer surveys and conduct focus groups and interviews. Manage project data, including both quantitative and qualitative data. Clean, manage, and analyze quantitative data using standard statistical approaches (e.g., means comparisons, regression, factoranalysis) in R. Report research and evaluation results in user-friendly, accessible formats that meet clients' needs, including by creating presentations, written reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, briefs, white papers, and/or data visualizations of research and evaluation results. Assist with grant writing efforts and scopes of work for proposed projects. Work collaboratively with others to meet project deadlines and manage competing priorities. Minimum Qualifications Earned master's degree in education, psychology, sociology, public policy, or an applied social science. Three years of full-time experience leading and/or conducting research or evaluation projects, with increasing independence and responsibility. Expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. Expertise in using the R programming language. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to complete tasks for multiple, concurrent projects on time and within budget. Experience developing research and evaluation reports and other deliverables (e.g., infographics), including translating reports for multiple audiences. Understanding of local, regional, and/or national issues and policies affecting PK-16+ education. Preferences PhD/EdD in education, sociology, psychology, public policy, or an applied social science. Five or more years of experience in research and evaluation. Experience working in a K12, higher education, or an organization that works with K12 or higher education organizations. Experience administering and managing surveys, particularly in Qualtrics. Experience working with large datasets. Experience in project management. Experience applying for research and evaluation grants. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.