Assistant Director for Research, National Center Elimination of Educational Disparities

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Job Title:

Assistant Director for Research, National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities – Division of Academic Affairs, Department of Education & Urban Studies. Work Status:
Full Time. Position Category:
Faculty, Faculty Rank:
Open Rank. Pay Range: $80,000 to $150,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fund Source:
State Support.

Job Location:

(not specified).

The Assistant Director for Research will play a key leadership role in advancing the mission of NCEED by overseeing and supporting the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality research in education. Reporting to the Director, this position will coordinate a diverse array of research initiatives, support faculty researchers, manage research staff and projects, and foster collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

The Assistant Director will facilitate the development, coordination, and dissemination of rigorous research that could inform policy and practice and will seek support for such research from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director will also contribute to strategic planning for the Center and ensure compliance with research ethics, funding requirements, and institutional and state policies.

• Lead a team of faculty in the development of a research agenda and in the design and implementation of research-based interventions aimed at removing barriers to equitable outcomes for P-12 learners in the State of Maryland and beyond.
• In addition to implementing the state-supported research of NCEED, the Assistant Director will also be expected to seek external funding in support of the work of the Center.

• Provide oversight for research projects from inception to completion, including design, methodology, implementation, and reporting.
• Support faculty in the dissemination of research findings in scholarly, practitioner, and community venues.
• Supervise and mentor post-doctoral fellows, graduate assistants, and undergraduate research fellows.
• Support the Director in fulfilling the Center’s research agenda and strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with other units within the university during the pre-award and post-award phases to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Monitor progress across multiple projects to ensure methodological rigor, timely delivery, and compliance with ethical standards for research, and alignment with institutional and state compliance goals.

Assist the Director by maintaining an inventory of all grant, contract, and inter-agency activities.

• Prepare reports on the status of all grants, contracts, and inter-agency activities for the Director.

• Identify funding opportunities from federal, state, and philanthropic organizations and foundations, and assist with the preparation of competitive grant proposals from project conceptualization to submission.
• Coordinate pre-award budget development and post-award financial management for funded projects.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, reporting requirements, and institutional and state policies.
• Post-award, ensure that research goals and objectives are accomplished on time, and within budgetary constraints in accordance with the grant as approved.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with K-12 schools, local educational agencies, higher education institutions, and philanthropic networks.
• Foster collaborations with faculty, research partners, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Represent the Center in academic, professional, and policy forums as well as education-focused community events.
• Support the development of partnerships within the School of Education and Urban Studies, as well as interdisciplinary initiatives and cross-institutional partnerships.
• Support the work of research-practice partnerships in the generation of research that could inform practice.

• Oversee the preparation of research outputs, including reports, peer-reviewed publications, policy…