Director of Research & Evaluation University Enterprises, Inc., Sacramento

Company: Csuaoa
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Research & EvaluationEducation Insights Center (EdInsights)REQUISITION #621186571University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) at Sacramento State is seeking a Director of Research & Evaluation for Education Insights Center (EdInsights). The Education Insights Center (EdInsights) is an entirely self-supporting unit of the California State University, Sacramento. Established in 2001 as the Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy and renamed in 2015, EdInsights works to inform and improve policymaking and practice for K-12 education, community colleges, and public universities through three strands: policy research, program evaluation, and capacity building. The Center's location in the state capital provides ready access to policy makers and educators and a unique opportunity to participate in and influence public discourse on education policy and practice.To learn more about EdInsights, follow this link: RATE OF PAY: $7,326 - $10,989 per monthBENEFITS: UEI offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
• Paid Vacation Time - starting at 10 hours accrued/month
• Paid Sick Time - 8 hours accrued/month
• Paid Holidays - 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as the CSUS campus is closed
• Excellent medical benefits - 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
• Hybrid
• Requires local travel to meetings in the Sacramento areaFILING DEADLINE: This position is open until filled with a priority review date of April 14, 2025. We will begin application review on this date.APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, all applicants must apply through the UEI website at . Applicants who apply outside of this link will not be considered.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position with a defined contribution retirement plan through TIAA. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding and the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in public policy/administration, education, economics, political science, sociology, or other field requiring statistical analysis and social science research, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience conducting social science research, strong research methods training, and experience with developmental evaluation approach as well as large-scale evaluations in postsecondary systems and institutions.
• Experience managing staff/teams and overseeing workflow.
• Experience working with funders.
• Experience designing and creating data visualization.
• Experience using project management tools to manage multiple projects/priorities and meet competing deadlines (e.g., Trello). Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS.
• Strong technical and public (such as for policymakers) writing skills. Demonstrated extensive experience lead authoring research publication(s) (public or client-facing).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative data collection and analysis methods, such as designing and administering surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups, and developing a cross-team coding scheme for coding qualitative data.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced quantitative analysis (i.e., inferential statistics) and longitudinal data/analyses.
• Demonstrated experience working with large data sets.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Commitment to educational equity and research experience related to disproportionate impacts for students from traditionally underserved communities.
• Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established standards.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate in public policy/administration, education, economics, political science, sociology, or other field requiring statistical analysis and social science research, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff, campus community, government agencies, and other organizations; requires local travel to meetings in the Sacramento area, and occasional out-of-area travel for meetings or conferences.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for directing EdInsights' research and evaluation strand, with projects ranging from large-scale community college pathways development to campus-based student success programs. The Director will provide EdInsights staff oversight and leadership coverage as needed. The Director will help to identify funding opportunities and work with the Executive Director to develop proposals. Additionally, with the Executive Director, this role will pitch proposals to potential clients/funders/collaborators and provide strategic thought partnership to inform the research and evaluation needs of funders and clients.The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
• Directs complex projects using project management software, oversees progress, and manages all research and evaluation project resources including oversight of budget and internal/external staffing allocations.
• Facilitates and leads agenda creation for complex client meetings and supports staff in facilitation and agenda creation for routine client and staff meetings.
• Oversees all research and evaluation proposals and designs. Oversees the preparation and submission of research and evaluation grant proposals to foundations and other external grantors.
• Oversees literature review and secondary research processes performed by the research and evaluation team.
• Oversees and makes final decisions regarding Center instrument development processes.
• Oversees the use of project data to achieve various project goals through a variety of deliverables across staff and consultants.
• Oversees data analysis processes and procedures; makes final decisions regarding analysis and interpretation when needed.
• Reviews and ensures all interim and annual narrative reporting requirements are complete.
• In collaboration with the Finance and Operations team, oversees all research and evaluation project budgets.
• Oversees research protocols and practices, makes final decisions on protocols and practices.
• Oversees, coordinates, and provides staff research training. Serves as EdInsights' in-house expert on research methods, providing advice and consultation to other EdInsights staff.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of a team of regular benefited employees and graduate assistants and/or non-benefited employees.
• Studies and stays abreast of major issues and trends in postsecondary reform nationally and in California.
• Represents EdInsights at state and national education conferences and events relating to areas of research.Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises.University Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of University Enterprises that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment.***AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***
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