[Jobs] Job posting: Survey Research Project Director

[Leora Lawton]

Seeking a talented leader in the field of survey research who likes the
idea of being involved in a vibrant organization doing succession planning.
This organization of survey professionals supports efforts to be involved
in presentations in the field, in publishing reports and in working closely
with their public sector clients.   Someone who is passionate about
research and the impact it can have on public policy would be ideal.  These
are some of the largest longest running survey projects that would
challenge any professional in the field.

An experienced project director to join a multidisciplinary team of
researchers working on studies within the Federal Government and
university-based clients in the area adult literacy and early childhood
education would be ideal.

Some of the daily activities that this senior project director will be
responsible for include; designing and managing large-scale studies
conducted in households and schools.  This will involve the oversight and
coordination of the research team, interactions with the client, and
monitoring budget and contractual deliverables.  Other responsibilities may
include summarizing statistical and survey data and preparing written
reports and briefings of results for technical and nontechnical audiences.


Professionals must have an advanced degree or equivalent experience in the
social sciences and at least 10 years of management experience as a project
director in a research or consulting environment. Demonstrated working
knowledge of large-scale data collection methods, design and analysis, and
knowledge of education issues and settings are desired.  Excellent writing,
analytic, and oral presentation skills and the ability to thrive in a
team-oriented environment are all important requirements.

If interested in this Metropolitan DC based opportunity, please contact:

Melissa Reitkopp
Director, Quantitative Research
MRI Network (d/b/a Talenthunter)
703 442 4842 X208
melreitkopp at talenthunter.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/melreitkopp <---connect with me!



-- 
Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)