Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation-WV Higher Education Policy Commission-Kanawha Co.
State of West VirginiaAbout the role
Posting 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
Summary
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.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure the work experience section in your application is detailed and complete.
Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks.
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 Depart
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