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Share the results of the EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT assessments, the 4-year cohort high school graduation rate of GEAR UP students, and postsecondary enrollment data as verified through the National Student Clearinghouse, and Share results from common survey questions in grant years two, four, and six, indicating GEAR UP students and families knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
In the planning phase of the project the Director of Evaluation will also: Provide logistical support to the project, Convene and facilitate a schedule of phone- and in-person meetings to ensure the work of the Consortium and the committees moves forward in a timely way, Collaboratively develop meeting agendas and provide notice to members, Support the solicitation of external funding for evaluation research costs, Support NCCEPs controller in overseeing project funds, Provide reports and updates to funder(s) in coordination with NCCEPs Director of Organizational Development, In conjunction with the NCCEP Executive Director, NCCEP Associate Director of Government Relations and Executive Committee Chair, support timely communication about the progress of the evaluation project with the Department of Education, members of Congress and other public representatives, Facilitate decision-making processes and find solutions to operational obstacles, and Facilitate the execution of individual agreements or MOUs between CCREC States, the managing partner, and/or ACT as is necessary. Support the work of and serve on the Research Committee as they: Consider and examine issues of data collection, alignment, mining, standards, and conflicting ethics among other issues that may arise, Identify specific data elements for further study and investigation by ACT and/or third-party researchers, and Ensure compliance with all stipulated national standards and guidelines for evaluation and research practices. Support the work and serve as a member of the CCREC Executive Committee: Facilitate the communication of evaluation lessons learned to the larger GEAR UP community. Note: These specific duties may be revised contingent on new funds being secured. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of a masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in education or social science with experience in analytical research, A minimum of five years experience designing and conducting evaluations of education programs, including conducting multivariate statistical analyses, A minimum of three years experience evaluating college access programs, and GEAR UP programs in particular, is preferred, A minimum of five years experience with programs serving K-12 schools, first-generation, low-income families, rural populations, and best practices related to college readiness, A preference will be given to evaluators who have successfully served GEAR UP State or Partnership grants, and Must be able to travel to Washington, D.C. (if based elsewhere) and other sites nationally as required. COMPENSATION NCCEP offers a competitive benefits plan and salary based on experience. TO APPLY Send cover letter, resume and salary history by March 21, 2012 to: Juana Adaniya, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director via fax to: (202) 530-0809 or E-mail to: juana_adaniya@edpartnerships.org No Phone Calls Please. NCCEP is an equal opportunity employer. 2