Project Manager (Research)

Gallaudet University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research unit seeks a Project Manager (Research) to lead and coordinate research activities in compliance with the Education of the Deaf Act. The role focuses on educators, professionals, and families of Deaf and hard of hearing students, including traditionally underserved groups.

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will manage projects end-to-end, oversee budgets, timelines, and disseminate findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in research activities, evaluation and assessment or related field.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from definition through development and dissemination; provide leadership and manage project plans.
• Determine project goals, budgets, and timelines with input from Clerc Center units and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain evaluation and research systems, programs, and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance Clerc Center priorities in Deaf education.

Skills

Data analysis tools

Research design

Ethics in research

Data visualization

Reporting

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

OVERVIEW

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Position Details

Job Title: Project Manager (Research)

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Exempt Status: Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level): CP2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades

Supervisory Organization (Department): Monitoring, Evaluation and Research

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research, the Project Manager (Research) manages research activities in compliance with the Education of the Deaf Act, with special emphasis on educators, professionals, and families of deaf and hard of hearing students, including those who represent traditionally underserved groups.

Responsibilities

Manages research, evaluation, public input, and strategic planning processes in accordance of the Education of the Deaf Act, with special emphasis on educators, professionals, and families of students, including those who represent traditionally underserved groups. Manages identified research projects from project definition through development and supports dissemination and evaluation efforts as appropriate; provides research project leadership and actively manages research project plans; determines project goals, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with and/or based on input from related Clerc Center units and stakeholder groups; recommends and maintains timelines for identified projects; and facilitates a multi-year planning process. Manages the planning and implementation of evaluation and research project systems, mechanisms, and programs for the Clerc Center’s primary functions, including strategic planning, project development, research project management, public input gathering and dissemination, and reporting. Manages research projects related to Clerc Center priorities and initiatives with emphasis on the implementation of research-based practices for use by parents of deaf and hard of hearing children from birth through high school and professionals who work with them. Manages multiple responsibilities simultaneously; leads or participates on research project teams; and uses a collaborative process to define the specific roles and responsibilities for research team members. Works with team members to establish and follow procedures to protect the integrity of collected and sensitive data in compliance with federal and other compliance requirements; and follows professional and ethical standards established for evaluators and researchers. Uses advancing technologies to enhance the Clerc Center’s ability to achieve its established agenda and strategic plan goals, including resource development and dissemination activities. Establishes and maintains collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and researchers focused on the education of deaf and hard of hearing students and related priority areas; serves as an active, contributing member of the Clerc Center community and Gallaudet University as a whole; and serves as a partner in the Clerc Center as the national model for best practices in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children as well as the producer of rigorous and appropriate educational research. Establishes and maintains professional, collegial relationships with team members, supervisor program staff, school professionals, and potential collaborators with a genuine commitment to belonging for all involved. Works with other members of the unit to systematically document organizational planning progress for reporting, historical, and other purposes; and prepares clear and accurate reports tailored to meet the information needs of different audiences, including federal and University oversight groups, educators, parents, and researchers. Maintains fiscal accountability for assigned budgets; and manages assigned resources and performs administrative responsibilities in compliance with policies, procedures, and timelines. Ensures initiatives and projects provide support for the Clerc Center’s efforts to raise student achievement, with particular focus on deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through high school who have been traditionally underserved. Keeps abreast of legislative, educational, and research issues and trends that affect the education and research of deaf and hard of hearing children as well as impact Clerc Center’s national work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience with research activities, evaluation and assessment, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in a K-12 setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge with data programs for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge in research and/or evaluation design, methodology, data analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong knowledge with professional standards related to the protection of human subjects and ethical and professional practice.
• Strong knowledge with technology for research, presentation, data visualization,meetings, and other project-related activities.
• Demonstrated experience with effective research knowledge translation for writing, presenting, and developing research products designed for families and education professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Other Important Information

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Equality and Inclusion

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.