(NAME-MCE) Job Announcement - The Equity Alliance ASU Tempe

[Anselmo Villanueva]

The Equity Alliance at ASU is conducting a national search for a highly
motivated and experienced individual to  work in conjunction with our
principal investigators and the Equity Alliance team to plan, direct, and
implement continuous improvement activities in support of our center’s
mission, objectives, and outcomes.   Qualified candidates will have a
passion for educational equity, and a desire to help build capacity at all
levels in order to bring about systemic and sustainable change that delivers
positive outcomes for all students.

Close Date - September 9, 2009

http://www.equityallianceatasu.org/node/276

Job Description

Job Title: Equity Assistance Center Specialist
Job ID: 23010
Location: Tempe campus

College/Division
College of Education
Scope of Search
Open to Public
Grant Funded Position
This is a grant funded position.  Continuation is contingent on future grant
funding.

$50,000 - $65,000/year; DOE.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs), Project Director and the
Equity

Alliance team to develop, manage and administer the Center's continuous
improvement and publication plans.

Works collaboratively with PIs, and Project Director to establish and plan
objectives, develop, and design continuous improvement tools, products, and
data maps.  Works collaboratively with PIs, Project Director, and the Equity
Alliance team to ensure development of resources and tools to increase the
use of scientifically-based, culturally responsive practices in educational
systems.  Leads the continuous improvement team by ensuring that project
tasks are in line with skills, interests and abilities of
individuals.  Works closely with PIS, Project Director and the Equity
Alliance team to ensure that all products are research-based, professional
quality, and function effectively as communication and learning
tools.  Assists in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation
for effectiveness of a high-quality learning and dissemination
platform.  Assists in the planning, development, and delivery of
high-quality technical assistance and professional
development.  Disseminates and publishes research findings on supporting
educational equity to the field.  Co-authors, supervises and reviews cases,
briefs, publications and articles written for a variety of audiences in
order to advance the work of the Center.  Assesses the system changes that
result from the use of the Center's tools and resources, including technical
assistance, through projects to be developed in collaboration with PIs,
Director, and Co-Director.  Investigates grant opportunities, writes and
develops grant proposals to support sustainability of the Equity Alliance
team.  Interacts with other external collaborators to gather input into
professional learning and development initiatives and to understand and
contribute to the center's agenda for improvement and its relevance for the
communities in which we work.  Works collaboratively to establish and
maintain positive working relationships with outside organizations, federal
groups, other universities, and ASU faculty to provide technical assistance,
materials, services, and other resources.  Maintains proactive working
relationships with all stakeholders of other departments of state
governments, businesses and industry, local/area boards, districts and
partnerships.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related field AND three (3) years evaluation experience
to include three (3) years experience working in education including
demonstrated experience as a project evaluator, OR any equivalent
combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge,
skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Doctoral degree in related field. Evidence of record of
publications.  Experience working with: evaluation and technical assistance;
evaluating educational settings; analyzing large data sets; using GIS
mapping for continuous improvement monitoring; school administrators and
teachers; national TA centers; using NVIVO and SPSS; case study research;
educational evaluation; making presentations to groups and individuals;
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; multiple
locations and with a variety of individuals with potentially conflicting
agendas to gain consensus and understanding; working in a team environment
.   Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of: theory and cutting-edge methods, protocols and
techniques; the principles, methods and practices of project evaluation;
educational equity issues.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a
criminal background check, verification of work history, academic
credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Standard Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an
unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and
broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution
comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic,
social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its
research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that
traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 67,000
students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city.
ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students
from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.

Close Date - September 9, 2009

Complete the required information and attach a single document, which
includes: a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers
of three professional references. Resume should include all employment in
month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of
employer for each position.  Resume should clearly illustrate how prior
knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of
this position.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need
assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center
at 480-965-2701.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with
interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of
call for interview.