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| Posted by: | Janice Jacobs |
| Title/Position: | Staffing Consultant |
| School/Organization: | Girl Scouts of the USA |
| Sent to listserv of: | SPSP, SPSSI |
| Date posted: | July 23rd, 2008 |
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The Senior Researcher, Program Evaluation and Outcomes Measurement, is responsible for the initiation, launch, conduct, completion, and public presentation of complex-outcomes measurement and evaluation projects. She/he manages high-level project teams, Girl Scout council contacts, and external research vendor relationships, and keeps on top of the design and execution of multiple subprojects by tracking team progress on a daily basis. The Senior Researcher provides innovative solutions to research problems and expedites projects to completion. She/he works closely with program staff involved in curriculum development, volunteer training, and program initiatives to closely align the statement of desired outcomes for program with their measurement. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating funded-program initiatives to measure the effectiveness of their implementation and their impact on girls.
The Senior Researcher recommends to the Director, Program Evaluation and Outcomes Measurement, new outcomes and evaluation ventures within the larger framework of the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) work. In collaboration with the director, she/he actively seeks contacts with outside organizations, researchers, and others related to GSRI work while collaborating effectively with staff from other GSUSA departments to advance and shape stronger external relationships. She/he represents the work of the GSRI at professional conferences and other venues. The Senior Researcher attends national, regional, and local meetings, and takes the lead role in designing and delivering training sessions. She/he communicates information to Girl Scout council staff and volunteers on outcomes measurement and evaluation topics.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5+ years' experience conducting program evaluation and outcomes-measurement research, with emphasis on developmental psychology preferred
* Expertise in developmental psychology, gender, leadership, and/or youth development fields highly desirable
* Experience in leading and/or participating as a member of complex research project teams
* Highly organized, detail oriented, strategic thinker
* Demonstrated knowledge of cutting-edge outcomes-measurement techniques
* Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, online and library research, and statistical analysis packages (with proficiency in SAS preferred)
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally (e.g., vendors, consultants and advisory committee members)
* Demonstrated experience making presentations and conducting training events for diverse internal and external audiences
* Bilingual Spanish (conversational fluency) a plus
* Travel approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time
* Master's degree in developmental psychology or related social science/educational research area required; doctoral degree in related area a plus
EOE/Committed to Diversity
Please apply online with cover letter and resume as one document
at:
http://www.girlscouts.org/careers
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