CareersUSA, a leader in the staffing industry with 28 years of experience,
has another job opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a
Director of Research and Evaluation.

Our client is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With nearly 30 successful years in the business, they guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Their passionate instructors are certified, and their expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child's needs in mind. Their talented employees experience daily the impact they make. When you become a member of our client's team, you will work with caring, bright, motivated people who share a passion for helping children become uniquely inspired learners! Join us, and be inspired!

Job Description:

As a successful Director of Research and Evaluation you will utilize your talents to design and implement a systemic and ongoing research and evaluation program that supports the revenue generating goals of the franchise community. The Director of Research and Evaluation will oversee the development of the assessment strategy of the future that will build upon passed experiences and help position our client for the future through systematic research and evaluation activities.

As a successful Director of Research and Evaluation you will:

• Work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams to analyze the assessment, research, evaluation and reporting needs of the retail and the institutional businesses and make recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams to develop, implement and continually refine assessment, research evaluation and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the FOA Education committee to systematically gather the input of Franchisees and Center staff on ways to improve current assessments and to address the emerging research and reporting needs.
• Continue to refine the research foundation for programs.
• Oversee the alignment of programs to national, state and local standards.
• Improve center profitability and student success through the design of reports that are meaningful to customers including parents and school district officials.
• Manage the SAT/ACT program.
• Work collaboratively with a cross-departmental team to implement new assessment and reporting activities through field-testing, editing, training and presentations at annual conference.
• Collaborate with center experts, internal departments and vendors to achieve the most cost-effective and efficient results for the company.
• Interview, hire and manage research and evaluation consultants.

Requirements:

• Masters degree required in research, evaluation or related area with strong knowledge of assessment instrumentation.
• Understanding of the role that assessment, research and evaluation play in the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of K-12 educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research, assessment and evaluation results to a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with and understanding of how technology can be used to effectively facilitate assessment, research, evaluation and reporting.
• 5-10 years or experience in research and evaluation.
• 3 or more years experience as a successful manager required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Confident presentation ability.
• PhD/ Ed.D is required.

What you get in return:

• Competitive market pay based compensation.
• Bonus potential for meeting company objectives.
• Comprehensive benefits plans to include, medical, dental & vision plans for full time employees.
• 401K plus company match.
• Subsidized parking.
• Additionally, through on-the-job training and learning opportunities, you can develop your career at and succeed with us in future roles!

If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day - apply today, and don't let this opportunity pass you by! EEO/AA