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Posting Number PG191829EP

Internal Recruitment No Working Title Research Associate Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 - $72,000 Work Schedule Monday - Fri;day hours may be flexible as needed Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Friday Institute About the Department

The mission of the Friday Institute is to advance education through innovation in teaching, learning, and leadership. Bringing together educational professionals, researchers, policy-makers, and other community members, the Friday Institute is a center for fosteringcollaborations to improve education. We conduct research, develop educationalresources, provide professional development programs for educators, advocate toimprove teaching and learning, and help inform policy-making.

The Friday Institute's Program Evaluation and Education Research (PEER) team is a dynamic group of researchers from diverse professional backgrounds who collaborate to provide exemplary evaluation services. We conduct evidence- based research with a commitment to mixed research methods that employ the most up-to-date tools and techniques. As part of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, a unit of North Carolina State University's College of Education, we capitalize on the broad resources available to members of a highly respected university research community. We value honesty and accuracy in our data collection, analysis, and reporting, and we conduct research with integrity. Through our collective professional and personal experiences, we have gained a deep respect for the hard work of educators at all levels, and we have developed a unique and comprehensive understanding of innovations in K-12 public education in North Carolina and nationally. Our strong working relationships with national, state, and local education leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers position us to contribute to effective, data-driven decision- making for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.

Essential Job Duties

The Friday Institute welcome applications for the position of Research Associate (RA) to assist with work on several projects for the Program Evaluation and Education Research (PEER) Group to evaluate the implementation and impact of educational initiatives focused on innovation, equity, and capacity building.

This individual will contribute to the research and evaluation planning process and day-to-day operations of evaluation projects. The RA will serve as a contact between school personnel, project team members, graduate assistants, and the faculty members. The RA will be responsible for collecting, inputting, editing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, as well as creating and managing databases and online surveys. This person will conduct site visits, classroom observations, focus groups, interviews.

In addition, the RA will contribute reports for the LEAs and schools participating in the study, the funding agencies, and interested educators, researchers, and policymakers. The RA will be responsible for preparing papers for publication and presentation at professional meetings and will contribute to proposals for additional evaluation projects.

While a research associate is expected to contribute in many ways to PEER group projects, typical responsibilities include:

Conduct literature reviews

Collect, manage, clean, and organize datasets

Prepare interview questions

Recruit and/or interview subjects

Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary

Perform qualitative coding and analyses using qualitative data analysis software

Design and administer online surveys and prepare online survey reports

Provide descriptive statistics and charts/graphs for quantitative data

Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project

Manage and respond to project related email

Attend project meeting

Summarize project results

Prepare reports for funders and research partners

Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations

Other Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Other Required Qualifications

Understanding of mixed-method research approaches

Willingness to take initiative and learn new skills

Ability to work with a team toward a common goal

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Strong writing and oral presentation skills

Ability to communicate effectively to academic and practitioner audiences

Skilled in planning, organization, coordination of research activities

Strong desire to learn new skills and be adaptable

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Apps for Education)

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching, research and/or evaluation experience in K-12 educational settings.

Technical Proficiency in one or more of the following software applications (or equivalent):

Tableau (Data Visualization & Dashboards)

Qualtrics (Survey Software)

Atlas.ti or NVivo(Qualitative Data Analysis)

R or Stata(Statistical Analysis & Data Cleaning)

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 06/22/2022

Anticipated Close Date Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Details

Position Number 00109406

Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Department ID 139001 - Friday Institute AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Contact Information for References

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