The Supervisor – Research and Evaluation is responsible for organizing and implementing the research and evaluation program.  The incumbent in this position will work with the Director – Testing, Research and Evaluation and the Office of Teaching and Learning to initiate and develop the overall objectives for the research and evaluation program.  Responsibilities include assessing the needs of the program and developing an operational framework and workflow. The Supervisor will evaluate programs and personnel in the office and make recommendations for improvement.  Special assignments are received through conferences, written instructions, and requests from the Director – Testing, Research and Evaluation or from the Office of Teaching and Learning. 

Organizes and implements the systemic research and evaluation program; performs the evaluation of various instructional programs as directed from the Director – Testing, Research and Evaluation or the Office of Teaching and Learning;

Supervises the operation and workflow of the Office of Research and Evaluation in terms of shifting resources as needed, within the office, to meet the objectives of the work plan and to ensure that deadlines are met;

Plans, organizes and develops standardization and evaluates organizational efforts and procedures to ensure strategic utilization of resources;

Supervises office staff members by providing directions, guidelines and assigning work appropriately;

Monitors assignments for quality, efficiencies, and timeliness, and tracks ongoing management analysis metrics to determine if goals are being met and/or initiation of remedial actions are necessary;

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws which include interviewing, hiring, professional development, staff supervision, complaint resolution, and problem solving;

Coordinates with the Director and other staff members as needed; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;

Knowledge of methods and techniques for fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex issues, and the ability to develop concrete action plans for resolution;

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy; and

Computer proficiency with primary emphasis on office organization tools (Internet/Intranet, e-mail, task tracking, and calendar functions), spreadsheets, databases, and word processing (Microsoft Office product suite), and the Oracle database system is highly preferred.

 

 

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Measurement, Education, or a closely related field required; minimum of five (5) years demonstrated supervisory experience preferred.

 

None Required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.