Research Program Analyst (Center for Research & Reform in Education)

About the job

We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.

The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
• Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
• Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
• Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related experience in research focus area.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education.

• Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience writing manuscripts and grants.

• Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.

• Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.

• Using qualitative data analysis software.

• Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Program Evaluation - Intermediate
• Research Consultation - Intermediate
• Research Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Management - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Program Analyst Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education Personnel area: School of Education