Associate Dean of Education jobs in Newton, MA

The Education Alliance, a globally recognized, full-service higher education advisory and consulting firm, welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Education Research Associate.

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE

The Education Alliance is best known for its work in strategic, academic, and campus master planning; organizational development, merger, consolidation, and administrative restructuring; strategic partnerships and joint ventures; new academic program development and academic program reviews; market research and market repositioning; and licensure and accreditation. Our clients include research universities; public and private colleges, community and technical colleges; public higher education systems; secondary schools; educational foundations; and international higher learning organizations. Beyond these services members of the Alliance are Johns Hopkins University Press book authors, journalists and commentators for the Chronicle of Higher Education, University Business, and the Boston Business Journal.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Education Alliance seeks an Education Research Associate who is a team player and self-starter who can work effectively in a fast paced ever changing professional work environment; follows directions while balancing a number of work priorities; understands and demonstrates high standards for quality and timely work; thinks critically, communicates clearly and focuses on practical solutions; and is willing to work for the betterment of the firm and our clients.

This position is ideal for a doctoral or master’s candidate, or for a candidate interested in pursuing a career in the field of secondary and post-secondary education administration, consulting, or analytics. This is a 4 to 5 day a week position with flexibility to accommodate coursework for candidates enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program.

Bachelor’s degree required. This position requires the successful candidate to have strong administrative skills (Microsoft Office applications); excellent writing skills; quantitative and qualitative research experience; demonstrated problem solving skills; and a general understanding of issues, market trends, and policy implications within the education and higher education sectors.

A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required.

Consideration for candidacy will require a current vitae, a letter of application that speaks to the fit of the successful candidate and the names of two references. This position will remain open until filled.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the President & C.E.O., the Research Associate position includes the following illustrative job duties and responsibilities. This job involves both remote and onsite work.

• Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative staff support to the President & C.E.O.
• Provide office support and perform other administrative office tasks as assigned
• Drive to and attend client meetings, record meeting minutes, and develop follow up letters of transmittal and reports
• Prepare and distribute promotional packages for events, projects, etc.
• Assist in the planning and organization of events, roundtables, and symposiums bringing together education, higher education, and policy thought leaders
• Maintain topical research files on current and developing education and higher education issues through regularly scanning educational literature and publications
• Engage and converse with clients in both formal and informal settings, establishing and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Research Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct database, field, and internet research on educational, demographic, economic, market, and workforce development trends used for benchmarking studies, environmental scans, and needs assessment studies
• Analyze data resulting in the generation of interpretive outcomes, predictive findings, recommended going forward strategies, and suggested next action steps
• Develop comprehensive, detailed, and narrative reports and supporting materials.
• Provide research and editorial assistance for Alliance feature stories appearing in such prestigious publications as The Chronicle of Higher Education, University Business, Johns Hopkins University Press, and HigherEdJobs
• Other duties as assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS

Consideration for candidacy will require a current vitae, a letter of application and the names of two references that speaks to the fit of the successful candidate. Materials should be sent via e-mail only to Dr. James E. Samels at samelslaw@yahoo.com

This position will remain open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person