Qualitative Research Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Qualitative Research Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Cornwall Ctr Metro Studies
Overview	Since it was established in 2000, the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies has been a signature component of Rutgers University-Newark’s commitment to be an anchor institution for the metropolitan area. Cornwall’s specific role is bringing the campus’s intellectual talent and other resources to bear on the challenges of revitalizing Newark and similar communities in the region and state. To this end, the Center sponsors research projects, publications, conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, public forums, and incubates projects translating research into effective practice. In all its work, Cornwall is especially concerned with supporting the most vulnerable urban populations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Qualitative Research Manager for the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies. Reporting to the Director of the Cornwall Center, this position will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and conducting qualitative and mixed methods research projects. Specializing in research in high-quality instruction, critical or transformative education programs and practices, improving urban schools, or related areas of practice or policy, this position will meet the data and research needs of the Cornwall Center to advance the university’s anchor institution work. The data, and research needs for the anchor institution mission span place-based efforts, such as our work with Newark Public Schools and Newark’s most impacted communities to our statewide efforts working with education institutions and advocacy organizations to promote equity in opportunities, achievement, and post-secondary attainment. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Design research, often in the context of continuous improvement cycles, develop data collection protocols, train and supervise research teams consisting of postdocs, external collaborators, and graduate research assistants, manage research-practice partnerships, provide guidance to community and government partners, conduct literature reviews, and author reports and other materials Regularly coordinate with the quantitative team led by one of the Center’s associate director when conducting mixed methods studies Lead work with other senior staff and postdocs at the Center, the Director will contribute to the Center’s staff development and communications agenda, which includes developing and conducting qualitative training modules, coordinating and making presentations at community and policy convenings, and developing written works for the Center’s newsletter Produce writing and maintain an active presence in the education research and related fields, releasing multiple reports each fiscal year, preparing manuscripts for academic publication, and making presentations at research and practitioner conferences and other convenings Make policy and practice recommendations based on research findings and communicating with policy stakeholders
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary	135093.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum of a Master’s degree Three (3) years of applied experience and effectiveness
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires a person with excellent organizational talents, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse interests in a spirit of cooperation. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential Both local and in-state travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications	A doctorate degree, preferably in education, sociology, public administration, social work, social policy, or public policy from an accredited graduate degree program. Systematic training in qualitative research methods. Master’s degrees in other fields will be considered where previous work experience is relevant to this position’s requirements. Experience in schools, school districts, and/or communities serving traditionally underserved populations are essential. Comfortable with discussions of mixed or quantitative methods. Familiarity with desktop publishing software and data visualization tools. Familiarity with continuous improvement research and community-based participatory research. Familiarity with community organizing. Familiarity with Freedom Schools and other forms of transformative education Familiarity with language commonly spoken in Newark other than English. A good grasp of public policy issues related to human welfare in New Jersey’s cities and metropolitan areas.
Equipment Utilized	Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and qualitative coding and analysis software such as Dedoose.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to travel to local schools and transport reports, booklets, literature Ability to attend meetings across metropolitan Newark, some of which may be evenings or weekends
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0591
Posting Open Date	03/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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