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Do you want to use your research skills to address pressing education and development issues facing children and adolescents? Are you motivated by working with practitioners to ensure that they can use data and evidence to improve their programs for children and adolescents? If yes, come join us at the University of Notre Dame’s (UND)&nbsp;<a href="https://iei.nd.edu/gc-dwc" target="_blank">Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child</a> (GC-DWC). Our team collaborates with researchers and practitioners to ensure the well-being—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive—of children and adolescents in low-resource and fragile settings. The GC-DWC works with practitioners and policymakers to create environments that foster resilience and encourage children and adolescents in low-resource and adverse contexts globally to thrive. Using an innovative whole child development approach tailored to context-specific realities, the GC-DWC translates research into action, creates research tools to improve program learning and policy action, and activates systems (families, schools, communities) to help children and adolescents thrive.We are looking for a Research Technical Advisor to join our team and support the research activities that are part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://pulte.nd.edu/projects/supporting-holistic-and-actionable-research-in-education/" target="_blank">Supporting Holistic and Actionable Research in Education</a> (SHARE) activity. SHARE is a cooperative agreement by USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation/Center for Education (DDI/EDU) to UND that aims to advance USAID’s global education learning priorities focused on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edu-links.org/resources/usaid-foundational-skills-development-learning-agenda" target="_blank">foundational skills development</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edu-links.org/resources/usaid-education-crisis-and-conflict-learning-agenda" target="_blank">education in crisis and conflict</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edu-links.org/resources/usaid-youth-workforce-development-learning-agenda" target="_blank">youth workforce development</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edu-links.org/HELearningAgenda" target="_blank">higher education</a>. Within UND, this Activity is being led by the&nbsp;<a href="https://pulte.nd.edu/" target="_blank">Pulte Institute for Global Development</a> (Pulte) alongside the GC-DWC.&nbsp;SHARE conducts primary research in low-resource and fragile contexts in the majority world in partnership with research institutions based in the country where the research is being conducted. SHARE leverages the demonstrated strengths of local partners while offering partners the opportunity to strengthen research capacities through mentorship and accompaniment. It fortifies linkages between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure research is designed to meet the knowledge needs of decision-makers and promote the movement of evidence to action, creating transformational change in educational and research landscapes.During the next phase of SHARE, the research will pivot to a focus on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edu-links.org/sites/default/files/media/file/Guidance_Note_on_Using_Implementation_Research_in_Education.pdf" target="_blank">implementation research</a> through multi-country, small-grant, and buy-in studies; beyond simply understanding what works, SHARE will work with current education programs to understand how and why programs are effective, for whom, at what cost, and how programs can be equitably scaled. The Research Technical Advisor will be pivotal in these efforts, expanding the SHARE team's technical expertise on applied implementation research, supporting partners to determine the mechanisms of implementation research studies, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to align timelines and expectations to conduct this research. The Research Technical Advisor will also lead technical discussions across the SHARE management and technical teams and with USAID Missions and local partners, providing design and quality control for research opportunities. The Research Technical Advisor will report directly to the GC-DWC Director for Research and work closely with wider staff and faculty at GC-DWC and Pulte.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;Technical leadership for research activities (60%)<ul><li>Lead and support implementation research studies through multi-country, small-grant, and/or buy-in mechanisms as part of SHARE</li><li>Develop and oversee the use of practical, contextualized, evidence-based assessments and research protocols</li><li>Develop and lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, in collaboration with research partners</li><li>Supervise assessor training, data collection, analysis, and report writing with research partners&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure clear, timely, and respectful communication of roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in a study</li><li>Incorporate the feedback of partners and colleagues into all stages of the research</li><li>Build and maintain collaborative and respectful research partnerships through the work being conducted</li></ul>Knowledge management and dissemination (25%)<ul><li>Lead the preparation of research reports and briefers for technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Manage the preparation of study-specific presentations</li><li>Help organize and participate in learning events, workshops, and conferences</li><li>Co-design strategic workshops with SHARE staff for stakeholders including USAID Missions</li><li>Coordinate the preparation of study-specific journal manuscripts</li><li>Incorporate the feedback of partners and colleagues into products for dissemination</li><li>Ensure collaborative inclusion of partners and colleagues in knowledge management and dissemination activities&nbsp;</li></ul>Capacity exchange and strategic planning (15%)<ul><li>As needed, provide training, support, and mentorship to ensure partners can play an integral part in study design, data analysis, and report writing</li><li>Identify and recognize research partners' relative research/technical strengths and facilitate opportunities for these partners to strengthen the SHARE research process as well as strengthen the capacity of the UND team and/or other partner teams</li><li>Support the SHARE Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director in the implementation of the project’s overall monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems</li><li>Collaborate with UND colleagues and in-country research partners to discuss and design new research and funding opportunities</li></ul>Minimum qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Advanced degree in education, international development, or a related field</li><li>3+ years experience designing education research studies in the majority world; focus on implementation research preferred</li><li>Experience in conducting and supervising research in low-resource and/or fragile settings</li><li>Strong preparation in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods approaches</li><li>Experience working with statistical software (e.g.; Stata, R), qualitative data analysis software (e.g.; Dedoose, NVivo), and digital data collection platforms (e.g.; ODK, Kobo Toolbox)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be self-organized, take initiative, provide creative solutions, navigate complex research situations, and keep track of multiple deadlines/priorities</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with relevant external and internal entities</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills in English</li><li>Expertise in Youth Workforce Development or International Higher Education is preferred but not required</li><li>Ability to travel to low-resource environments</li></ul>This position is based on UND’s campus in South Bend, Indiana. Remote placement is feasible on a case-by-case basis. Visa sponsorship is possible for candidates located in South Bend, Indiana.

University of Notre Dame

Research Technical Advisor

Title:&nbsp;Associate Director, Resource Management &amp; User Experience Division: Provost's Office Department: David L. Rice Library FLSA Status:&nbsp;Exempt Salary Range:&nbsp;$67,000&nbsp;Annual Salary EEO Job Group:&nbsp;2 C9 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for&nbsp;Associate Director, Resource Management &amp; User Experience&nbsp;to provide oversight for all resource management units, focusing on enhancing library user experiences by maximizing resource interoperability.&nbsp; Rice Library uses the TIND ILS and institutional repository platform, and is migrating to the TIND Digital Archive platform in 2024.&nbsp; The library uses the ILLiad resource sharing management software. The anticipated start date will be September 2024.&nbsp; Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Provide oversight and long-range planning for all resource management units, including collection acquisitions, management, analysis, and metadata; resource sharing, digital content strategies and platform administration; and vendor relations. </li><li>Coordinate all technology service requests and updates across all library units and collaborate with IT personnel. </li><li>Serve as an adviser to the Director of Library Services regarding operational issues, resource management, and user experience. </li><li>Along with the leadership team, contribute to strategic and other long- and short-term planning for library services and programs. </li><li>Work with other leaders to recommend, establish, and develop library-wide priorities and policies. </li><li>Monitor the annual materials budget and create budget and statistical reports as needed. </li><li>Partner with on-campus units such as Online Learning, Disability Resources, and the College Achievement Program to promote student success through the delivery of online library resources and support. </li><li>Represent the library on campus, at local and regional meetings, as well as at meetings at the state level, and at national library organizations. Attend University Curriculum Committee meetings and college curriculum committee meetings. </li><li>Seek professional development opportunities, including attending conferences and serving on library, university, regional, state, or national committees as appropriate. </li><li>Related work as apparent or assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent). </li><li>Two years of professional experience in an academic library. </li><li>Substantial front- and back-end experience with major library systems and service platforms including LibApps, integrated library systems, digital repositories, and discovery layers required Functionality with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty members, and staff in a complex and rapidly changing environment. </li><li>Strong management, planning, and organizational skills. </li><li>Strong analytical skills and evidence of creative and innovative problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong service orientation; ability to work independently and collaboratively; demonstrated flexibility and attention to detail. </li><li>Evidence of strong initiative. </li><li>Experience in supervising and managing library staff, including all aspects of performance management and organizing workflow to accomplish established objectives. </li><li>Ability to mentor and motivate library staff members and to foster an environment of collaboration and experimentation. Knowledge of current issues and trends in modern academic libraries. </li><li>Evidence of ongoing professional development. </li><li>Must present a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions, such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines.</li></ul> About USI&nbsp;&nbsp; The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Vacation and sick time</li><li>Holiday pay</li><li>Free access to Recreation, Fitness &amp; Wellness Center.</li><li>Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. &nbsp; Application Process &nbsp; Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include: <ul><li>Curriculum Vitae&nbsp;</li><li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application</li><li>Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later stage)</li></ul> Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Greene, search committee chair, at <a href="mailto:jagreene@usi.edu" target="_blank">jagreene@usi.edu</a>. Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, please submit materials before June 16, 2024. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. &nbsp;

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