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Assistant Director, Qualitative Research

North Carolina State University

$70,000 - $80,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Apr 29, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193987EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Director, Qualitative Research
Anticipated Hiring Range	$70,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Hybrid schedule available)
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research
About the Department	About the Belk Center Create. Convene. Catalyze. The Belk Center was created to support North Carolina's 58 community colleges through practice-based research, leadership development and dynamic collaboration with national and state-level postsecondary stakeholders. Building upon the pioneering work of W. Dallas Herring and Ed Boone, we have strengthened our efforts to support all 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System by developing a national model and a pipeline of talented N.C. community college leaders - ultimately strengthening North Carolina's economic vitality. In recent years, like many other states across the country, North Carolina has been challenged with a leadership shortage in the community college system. But, thanks to generous funding from the John M. Belk Endowment, the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research will continue to serve North Carolina's community colleges by creating tools, convening leaders, and catalyzing social and economic mobility for learners - creating stronger, more resilient communities. About the NC State College of Education As one of the nation's top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State's College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good. The college's faculty are widely recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant-active. They are engaged in over 160 active projects totaling more than $115 million with a three-year average of $26 million in grants awarded, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY22, the college's research expenditures exceeded $15.9 million. The college has over 1,800 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master's degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The college has over 17,000 living alumni, with over 5,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research, and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest, and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties	The assistant director of research and evaluation will work with and manage a team of researchers to conduct research and evaluation specifically for community college stakeholders including college presidents, policymakers, and practitioners. This role will primarily manage and support qualitative research in the following areas: Manage research and evaluation about North Carolina's replication of the CUNY ASAP model for a project called PACE: Pathways for Accelerating Completion and Employment Manage research and evaluation for federally funded grants including Title III and Rural Postsecondary Economic Development Collaborate with associate directors of research and evaluation to meet established grant timelines and deliverables Support a team of researchers that may include graduate students Design qualitative evaluation approaches and collect data Clean and analyze qualitative data Develop and write reports, executive summaries, and/or scholarly articles to disseminate findings, independently or within groups of researchers Publish and/or co-publish research and present findings at regional and national conferences Support the development of research skills with graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and external collaborators Collaborate with research leadership to organize documentation and data related to the research agenda Collaborate with leadership team to develop project-relevant content for convenings (data workbooks, PPT slides, etc.) Some travel may be required to engage with stakeholders for designing studies, collecting data, and presenting findings
Other Responsibilities	Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications	Advanced knowledge of and experience working with qualitative data Experience conducting research using qualitative coding and thematic memo-ing Knowledge of the unique context of community colleges Expertise using qualitative software such as Dedoose or Invivo Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control Some nights and weekend work
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Ed.D.) in appropriate field Substantial knowledge of the North Carolina Community Colleges
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	04/29/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter.

Position Details

Position Number	00111281
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	134001 - Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.