Repost project Manager, Research and Assessment

2 weeks ago

Newmarket, Canada York Region District School Board Full time

**Position Title**:Project Manager, Research and Assessment Services (temp)

**Work Location**:Research and Assessment Services - Centre for Leadership and Learning

**Salary**:$88,533 - $105,822

**Number of Positions**:One (1)

**Application Deadline**:June 16, 2023
- The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for the design, implementation and management of research and assessment projects to support system and school-level planning for continuous improvement. Responsible for providing consultative services and professional development to staff at all levels of the organization to support the effective system and school use of data for planning, decision making and policy direction.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To manage all phases of research and assessment projects that support improved student achievement, continuous improvement planning, evaluations of the effectiveness of Board programs and services and other initiatives within Research and Assessment Services.
- To establish and manage project teams consisting of key stakeholders, and coordinate project activities, including the design, implementation and communication of research and evaluation projects.
- To provide research and assessment related consultative services and recommendations to staff at all levels in clarifying their research questions or information needs, and developing appropriate data collection, analysis and reporting methods.
- To collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from research and evaluation projects, and develop and monitor quality control measures, including performing, summarizing and presenting complex statistical and qualitative data analysis.
- To write research proposals, literature review, and reports of research and evaluation studies, and present research findings to a variety of audiences, internal and external.
- To design and develop innovative web-based materials and other resources to support the effective system and school use of research information and data for planning and decision making.
- To consult with staff at all levels regarding their learning needs, and design and deliver professional development that focuses on building the capacity of staff at all levels to understand and use data for school, department and system planning and decision-making.
- To chair, facilitate and/or represent Research and Assessment Services on selected committees related to continuous improvement planning processes, research and assessment projects, and other system, department or school priorities and initiatives.
- To chair, facilitate and/or represent Research Services on selected committees related to continuous improvement planning processes, research and evaluation projects, and other system, department or school priorities and initiatives
- To support the External Research Review process and monitor the activities of external researchers to ensure responsiveness to school concerns and priorities for students, as well as compliance with ethical standards and FOIPOP legislation.
- To collaborate with professional organizations and the Ministry of Education, as required, to ensure that the Board has input into, and access to timely information about issues of provincial and local concern.
- To keep abreast of current educational research and evaluation methods and educational trends to ensure that the Board’s research and assessment activities to provide up-to-date and relevan information for planning and decision making.
- To perform other duties as assigned.

**LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Responsible to the Manager, Research and Assessment Services.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A Master’s degree in education or a relevant social sciences discipline, including graduate level training in research methods and statistics is required.
- A minimum of five years in conducting educational research and evaluation projects or related experience in a school board setting is required.
- Excellent knowledge of research methods and survey design, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods is required.
- Excellent time management, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.
- Strong leadership skills in collaboration and teamwork are required. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement**

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and

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