Assistant Director for Research and Extramural Funding

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Job Title Assistant Director for Research and Extramural Funding
Position Number 500437
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH COE NCNTSP Central Office
Department Homepage https://education.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Assistant Director
Working Title Assistant Director for Research and Extramural Funding
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $75,000 - $85,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) is a comprehensive induction program providing research-based curriculum and multiple services to increase teacher effectiveness, enhance skills, and reduce attrition among beginning teachers. The NC NTSP provides each teacher: (1) intensive Institute “boot camps”; (2) intensive, individualized classroom coaching; and (3) aligned professional development sessions.
NC NTSP coaching model considers the contextual factors of the community, school, teacher, classroom environment, and students, using edTPA® constructs to determine the sophistication of evidences produced by the novice teacher and describe support provided by an assigned Instructional Coach. Coaches provide coaching support to help the teacher improve along the effectiveness continuum. Using constructs associated with the edTPA® and Coaching Evidence Progressions, coaches collect and compare evidences emerging from teaching and learning environments, provide targeted feedback to teachers, identify next coaching steps. Coaches track teacher progress over time through an online data system to capture coaching activities, sophistication of evidences produced in learning environments aligned with edTPA® constructs, length of visit, instructional approach and next steps.
NC NTSP is a program of the University of North Carolina System and administratively coordinated by East Carolina University. NC NTSP services are administered through the state’s public universities in collaboration with public schools and school districts. Teachers are supported by experienced Instructional Coaches who understand their local community, the needs of beginning teachers, and quality instructional practice.
Currently, NC NTSP works in partnership with: Appalachian State, East Carolina, Fayetteville State, North Carolina State, Western Carolina University, Universities of North Carolina at: Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Pembroke, and Wilmington.
Job Duties
This dynamic and innovative social science research position will apply quantitative research methodology in educational and community contexts utilizing: knowledge and understanding of research methodology, principles and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling theory and measurement theory, and the procedures and principles involved in designing statistical research studies in the social sciences. This position will design research studies of considerable scope and complexity, present statistical designs and interpret, propose, and guide the implementation of statistical findings clearly and concisely.
This Research Associate will contribute to the research and evaluation planning process and day-to-day operations of projects. The RA will serve as a contact between program office team, Friday Institute, institutional research faculty, graduate assistants, and the coaches.
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.
65% Research:
  • Work cooperatively and responsively with the Friday Institute and interdisciplinary groups of researchers and practitioners in planning, implementing, and interpreting statistical projects.
  • Develop an NTSP research model with input from research committee and institutional partners on projects to evaluate the implementation and impact of North Carolina New Teacher Support initiatives focused on teacher retention, teacher quality, student achievement and other innovative initiatives that align to the programmatic priorities.
  • Design quantitative and mixed methodology studies.


  • Establish the validity and reliability of assessment instruments, surveys, and other measurement and data collection tools

  • Prepare papers for publication and presentation at professional meetings and will contribute to proposals for additional evaluation projects.
  • Conduct literature reviews.
  • Collect, manage, clean, and organize datasets.
  • Provide descriptive statistics and charts/graphs for quantitative data.
  • Manage and respond to project related email.
  • Prepare, maintain, and update website materials.
  • Prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

25% Communication and Consultation with Members and Partners:
  • Provide quantitative research and analysis consultancy services for Faculty and stakeholders of the statewide program.
  • Contribute to the research and evaluation planning process and day-to-day operations of projects.
  • Provide support for large scale studies, collaborating with other researchers and educators to devise relevant research questions and designing projects that have the potential to inform policy and practice.
  • Contribute to reports for the LEAs and schools participating in the study, the funding agencies, and interested educators, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Summarize project results.
  • Prepare reports for funders and research partners.

10% Leadership:
  • In collaboration with NC NTSP program office develop annual strategic plans and proposals for expanding and sustaining NC NTSP.
  • Attend project meetings.
  • Serve as a contact between program office team, Friday Institute, institutional research faculty, graduate assistants, and the coaches.
  • Serve on various program and statewide committees.
  • Participate in activities as requested by NC NTSP.

Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
Post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept an undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
A degree focused on research methods is preferred. Three years’ experience working with complex datasets, designing large research projects, building and testing original survey instruments, analyzing data, and interpreting results in educational settings preferred. Proven working knowledge of What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards, including the skills needed to work with big data sets and/or use data analytics is also preferred, as well as understanding of machine learning and/or intelligent computing.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 11/06/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 11/20/2023
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66300
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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