Program Director, Education Policy and Economic Development Analytics

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Position Number : 129928

Title : Program Director

Functional Title : Program Director, Education Policy and Economic Development Analytics

Category Status : 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2

Applicant Search Category : Staff

University Authorized FTE : 1.00

Unit : USG-Shady Grove Center

Campus / College Information : Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution.

Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power.

This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Position Summary / Purpose of Position : This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

The READY Institute, Resilient Education for All, Designed for You , specializes in the development of data-rich, multi-level, and complex academic pathways, focusing primarily on the transition of students from the Montgomery County public school system (MCPS), through programs at regional community colleges such as Montgomery College (MC), into undergraduate and graduate programs at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), and beyond, into the early years of their professional careers.

Reporting to USG’s Chief Strategy Officer, the Program Director, Education Policy and Economic Development Analytics for the READY Institute will spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive academic pathways and will execute qualitative and quantitative data-driven strategies to assess and evaluate the success of students at every educational and professional stage.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Masters degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

A minimum of 7 years progressively responsible related experience, including experience in quantitative or qualitative research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of public-sector inter-agency, multi-layered database development and management, collaboration, and system integration.
• Knowledge of Privacy Requirements : In-depth understanding of privacy requirements across different policy areas such as education, health, and commerce.
• Skills in Project Management.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (many types and many levels) and collaborate across these stakeholders to contribute to and provide expertise to the development of a comprehensive analysis educational model.
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of how to direct large research teams and execute successful research projects.
• Ability to secure and manage external research funding efficiently.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex research findings into clear, actionable policy recommendations.

Preferences :

• Masters degree in a related field such as Education, Public Policy, Sociology, Economics -Experience in data science, or equivalent areas.
• Experience in an education or social sciences related environment.
• Experience in designing and developing complex data analytics organizations and utilizing up-to-date data integration technologies and approaches.
• Experience in managing complex multi-institutional data projects in collaboration with educational entities and government agencies.
• Experience in managing complex public forums and multimedia communication technologies.

Physical Demands :

• Predominantly sedentary position / work; work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and attend events outside of the standard work week.
• Local and national travel may be required.
• Diversity Statement : The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action;

all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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