Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation

WV Higher Education Policy Commission•South Charleston, WV

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a research-oriented field.
Three years of recent relevant experience required.
Acceptable combination of education and related experience will be considered.
Valid West Virginia Driver’s License; may be required to drive to meetings, trainings, and events.
Knowledge of college access and success efforts at the national, state, and institutional level.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to access and analyze a wide array of student-level, institutional, state, and national data sets.
Familiarity with statistical packages and intermediate statistics procedures.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
Detailed oriented and possess the ability to simplify complex analysis for audiences as needed.

Nice To Haves

Research related coursework preferred.
Doctoral degree in an appropriate field is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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 Department of Education, local county boards of education, the U.S. Department of Education, and external evaluators.
Participate in strategic planning and provide data-informed recommendations to support agency and program initiatives.
Lead and facilitate participatory evaluation efforts across partner organizations.
Supervise assigned staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Provide leadership and oversight for research and evaluation initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs.
Coordinate project priorities, timelines, and evaluation activities.
Represent the Commission and Council by presenting program accomplishments, outcomes, and initiatives at local, state, and national events.
Assist in identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities to expand agency initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.