University of California, Santa Cruz · 2 days ago
NAEP Policy Analyst
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
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Responsibilities
Reviews and provides content for training materials regarding large-scale assessment, assessment literacy, and the development and implementation of NAEP.
Supports NAEP ambassadors as needed to ensure they are effectively supporting Chief State School Officers.
Researches and summarizes educational policies nationwide to provide additional context to support NAEP coordinators and NAEP ambassadors.
Develops and maintains a list of topics for presentations which NAEP coordinators may use to present at the annual meetings of the Council of Great City Schools, the American Educational Research Association, and the National Conference on Student Assessment.
Performs ad hoc, analytical studies on a wide variety of policies, programs and issues which are complex in nature.
Oversees the NAEP Ambassador program to ensure that Ambassadors provide effective support to each Chief State School Officer and the Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) superintendent in the nation.
Monitors state personnel and personnel from large districts to maintain a pool of eligible Ambassadors.
Develops scopes of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
Leads additional work and/or provides support for additional work as necessary to fulfill Smarter Balanced's obligations for NAEP.
Coordinates implementation with cross-organizational departments or external entities as needed.
Provides meeting, calendar management, and other administrative support as required.
Attends various in-person and virtual workshops and summarizes the events as required.
Qualification
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Required
Experience using statistical-based, technical tools to analyze data such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, and/or SQL
Recent experience managing contract(s) for services and / or materials
Thorough knowledge of large-scale assessment, measurement, and research methodology
Exceptional skills in delivering engaging and interactive trainings to adult learners
Demonstrated organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills that include collaboration and escalation as appropriate
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Strong writing skills.
Strong contract management skills
Strong skills in project and calendar management to ensure resources and services are provided on time
Proficiency in developing and reviewing materials for accuracy and for proper, conventional grammar
Demonstrated ability for ensuring organizational practices, services, and behaviors support and promote diversity among staff
Ability to develop and present accurate, essential information in formats that are succinct and audience appropriate
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Founded in 1965
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureJames S. McDonnell FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
2021-01-01Grant· $0.7M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Research Scientist
Marco Rolandi
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Recent News
2023-10-25
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-10-25
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