Lead Research Associate-Private Schools
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job Summary:Westat has an immediate opening for a Lead
Research Associate who will work closely with project managers and
a multidisciplinary research team working on private school data
collection recruitment for the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP), an innovative digital educational assessment also
known as "The Nation's Report Card."This position is remote
eligible.Job Responsibilities:--- Lead a private school task force
that specializes in recruiting private schools.--- Strategize on
ways to effectively engage private schools, including an
understanding of the mission of each selected private school.---
Develop communication strategies to effectively communicate how the
NAEP assessment is relevant to the private school's mission and
goals.--- Develop Memorandums of Understanding with private school
associations.--- Strategize ways to convert schools to participate
in NAEP.--- Participate in the distance training development
program's design, development, and review.--- Develop and write
training procedures manuals and support material to gain
cooperation among recruitment teams.--- Other relevant job duties
as assigned.Basic Qualifications:--- A bachelor's degree in
education or related social science field with 8 years of relevant
experience or Master's degree in education or related social
science field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.--- U.S.
Citizenship is required by contract.Preferred Qualifications:---
Experience with private school organizations.Other Required
Qualifications:--- Demonstrated communication skills.---
Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.--- Organization
skills, including time management ability.--- Detail
oriented.Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits
program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan
requirements, employees may participate in:
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