Morgan State University · 1 day ago
Assistant Director for Research, National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $150K/yrMorgan State University is seeking an Assistant Director for Research to advance the mission of the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities. This role involves overseeing research initiatives in education, supporting faculty researchers, and fostering collaborations to inform policy and practice.
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Responsibilities
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 briefs, and presentations
Develop strategies for research translation and knowledge mobilization to reach diverse audiences
Organize conferences, workshops, and seminars to be hosted by the Center
Assist the Director in long-term planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of research impact
Manage compliance with ethical standards, IRB protocols, and data management requirements, and alignment with institutional strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D or Ed.D. in Education or related field from an accredited college or university
Sound knowledge of a range of research methodologies
Skill in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to work with large data sets
Leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
Collaborative
Evidence of an active research agenda
Strong publication record
Experience in team leadership roles
Management of grant funded research
Evidence of successful grant-seeking
Preferred
Experience in P-12 settings
Leadership or administrative role in higher education
Company
Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Founded in 1867
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.96MKey Investors
TEDCONASANational Science Foundation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-07-26Grant
2023-02-27Grant· $4.12M
Leadership Team
Aaron Smith
Senior HR Partner
Albert Sweets
Director, External Research Partnerships
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