Senior Research Manager

Harvard University Graduate School of Education

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Posted:

November 25, 2020

Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge

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Open

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Full-time

The Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University seeks a Senior Research Manager to oversee and further develop the analytical work of Proving Ground and the Strategic Data Project (SDP). CEPR partners with school districts, charter school networks, and state education agencies to bring high quality research methods and data analysis to bear on strategic management and policy decisions. We believe that (1) policy and management decisions directly influence the ability of schools and teachers to improve student achievement; and (2) valid and reliable data analysis significantly improves the quality of decision-making. We design our work around the theory of action that if we are able to bring together the right people, the right data, and the right analysis, then significantly better decision-making – as measured by student results – will occur.

The Senior Research Manager will report to CEPR's Director of Research and will oversee a team of Research Analysts.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Research Manager include:
- Lead analytics across multiple projects and across the research life cycle including the establishment of research questions, design of the study, grant writing, collection of data, analysis, and writing of reports and academic papers.
- Lead a team of faculty and researchers in developing postsecondary diagnostic analyses and tools. These analyses will support districts in piloting and testing interventions and support SDP fellows in conducting key student success analyses. Analyses will target salient and actionable questions.
- Manage research analysts, coach SDP fellows, and lead workshops. This includes training and mentoring research analysts to develop their research and professional skills, as well as leading group learning experiences for fellows.
- Provide technical training to analysts and fellows on research methods and selection of an appropriate statistical method.
Plan and lead joint meetings of the research team, project directors, and principal investigators.
- Working closely with executive leadership and principal investigators, further develop ideas and strategies for new projects, including identifying funding sources and designing the research for those projects.
- Manage the successful execution of research projects by developing work plans, meeting key project deadlines and coordinating work for current and future CEPR projects.
- Build trusting, professional relationships with internal collaborators, including data administration staff, program staff, and principal investigators.
- Ensure the quality and reproducibility of the research by designing rigorous studies, identifying threats to the study design, reviewing statistical programming and output to identify errors and anomalies, and developing protocols for documenting and checking analytic work.
- Perform complex statistical programming when needed.

- Contribute to and create research reports and academic publications. Present analytical findings and methods at meetings and/or conferences.

HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms, and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows each individual to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.
We do this by:

Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve;

Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged;

Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation;

Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion;

Communicating transparently and respectfully; and

Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu

Salary Grade: 058

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Advanced degree (masters or higher) in education, public policy, economics, statistics, or a related field. 2+ years management responsibility and demonstrated ability to lead a team. 5+ years experience in quantitative research (including graduate coursework and research) with responsibility for data management and cleaning, analysis, and report writing. Experience with statistical programming and analysis in Stata and/or R and willingness to learn another software package.

Candidates wishing to be considered must submit a resume, cover letter, and sample research article or report. All candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a memo based on a case study for their phone interview and present their research to the team. This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation.

Additional Qualifications: PhD in quantitative methods for social sciences strongly preferred. Experience in higher education data landscape and working with postsecondary data sets. Facility in leading both group learning experiences, as well as providing individual coaching and support. Ability to teach, support, and/or train others in analysis, the use of data tools, and programming. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in particular an ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 52970BR

About Harvard University Graduate School of Education

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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