POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
National Director of Academic Partnerships and Research
Jefferson Education Accelerator, LLC
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The University of Virginia Curry School of Education Foundation
Charlottesville, Virginia
Background
The Jefferson Education Accelerator, a unique public-private partnership with the University of Virginia Curry School of Education Foundation is searching for a National Director of Academic Partnerships and Research. This brand new position combines research savvy with a sophisticated understanding of practice in public education. This will be a unique opportunity to leverage research and evaluation skills to impact the development of effective educational technology that can support great learning across the U.S.
The Director will be responsible for building out a network of the most innovative schools, colleges, and universities that are looking to test and evaluate today's leading educational technologies and services. The Director will provide oversight and quality control for the evaluation of companies' products and services, and will create and manage a nationwide network of innovative K-12 school districts and institutions of higher education for beta testing promising academic products, programs, and services. The Director will work closely with the Curry School of Education's Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, an Academic Advisory Board composed of Curry School faculty, and with the CEO of the Jefferson Education Accelerator.
The Jefferson Education Accelerator (JEA) will support schools, districts and higher education institutions in beta-testing technologies and solutions with the potential to improve student outcomes and support great teaching, and evaluating their success. The Director will play a key role in evaluating partner companies, engaging district or institutional partners, and overseeing beta-testing and evaluation – the core of the JEA program.
The selected candidate will report directly to the CEO of the Jefferson Education Accelerator and will work closely with the Dean of the Curry School, the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development of the Curry School, and an independent faculty research panel. The selected candidate will be expected to engage, as appropriate, with the faculty and students of the school and the outreach partnership organizations hosted by the school.
In addition to being directly employed (and paid) by the Jefferson Education Accelerator, the Director will be appointed to the faculty of the University of Virginia Curry School of Education.
Primary Responsibilities
● Building and managing relationships with a network of school districts, colleges, and universities that are interested in beta testing the most promising academic support products, programs, and services in consultation with UVA faculty.
● Designing, performing, and/or supervising school implementations and efficacy studies to identify promising academic support products, programs, and services.
● Working closely with other Curry School faculty members, who may serve as consultants to specific projects and efficacy studies.
Secondary Responsibilities
● Reviewing participating companies/organizations existing internal/external data and pedagogy; help companies understand the types of research most appropriate at different stages of product development.
● Supervising the construction and maintenance of a comprehensive database of academic researchers and specialties, in order to build a cadre of expert evaluation consultants.
● Providing opportunities for graduate and undergraduate student interns to conduct mentored research projects.
● Taking stock of the existing education beta testing programs, services, initiatives, clusters, and collaborations. Providing analysis on which work best, determining implications for JEA and for strategic partnerships, and working with the CEO to establish successful partnerships with other organizations that share our mission.
● Working to develop opportunities for additional policy research, and potentially helping to convene an annual policy conference.
Desired Characteristics
● The ideal candidate has likely implemented (or supervised the implementation) and evaluation of numerous academic programs and/or services in his or her capacity as an assistant superintendent or dean, director of innovation, director of new programs, or director of education technology. The ideal candidate also has:
● Strong academic research credentials; PhD or equivalent preferred.
● A proven track record of designing, supervising, and/or evaluating school-based implementations.
● A proven track record as a builder and manager of teams and coalitions.
● Strong writing and communication skills.
● A proven ability to work independently and in an entrepreneurial fashion.
● Experience and understanding of the role that "evidence of efficacy" plays in the K-12 and/or higher education procurement process, and a desire to help shape that process (on a national scale) around evidence.
● Expertise in data-informed education reform and innovation.
● A track record of success in collaborating with teams of diverse stakeholders, including a history of highly collaborative research experience.
Relationship with the University of Virginia Curry School of Education
The Director of Research will be employed by the Jefferson Education Accelerator and will be appointed to the faculty of the UVA Curry School of Education in a secondary/non-salaried capacity. The Director of Research will work full time in an office at the UVA Curry School of Education. Teaching course(s) at the Curry School in topics related to education entrepreneurship, innovation, evaluation, and policy is optional and at the discretion of the Director, JEA CEO, and relevant Curry department chair.
The Curry School of Education Foundation is a minority investor in the Jefferson Education Accelerator.
Location, Travel, and Relocation
The Director of Research will work full time at the UVA Curry School of Education and be based in Charlottesville, VA. Travel to school districts, other institutions of higher education, conferences, and the Washington D.C. area office of the Jefferson Education Accelerator is expected to be 20%. Support for relocation costs will be considered for exceptional candidates not already living in Charlottesville.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full time, salaried position. A competitive salary will be offered that corresponds to the successful candidate's professional background, training and market rates. Benefits are included in the compensation package, which is expected to include substantial variable compensation (bonuses) for above-average performance.
To Express Interest
In order to receive consideration, expressions of interest sent to the CEO of the Jefferson Education Accelerator at search@jeaUVa.com must include (1) your current resume or C.V.; (2) a link to your public LinkedIN (or other similar) profile; and (3) an email (or cover letter) that includes your compensation history for the most recent 5 years, and addresses your willingness to relocate to Charlottesville, if applicable.
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