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Manager, Research and Evaluation

Position : Manager, Research & Evaluation (40 hours/12 months)
Office of Strategy

Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer

Overview of the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Manager, Research and Evaluation will lead the design and implementation of research and evaluation efforts to support evidence-based decision-making in pursuit of CPS's goals. This is a particularly exciting opportunity, given the recent adoption of a new three-year strategic plan and the Executive Leadership Team's commitments to coherence, transparency, accountability, and equity.

As part of a reorganization of this department, the Manager, Research and Evaluation, in partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer and other key leaders, is poised to play a significant role in the reshaping and strengthening of evidence-based decision making district-wide.

Key Responsibilities :
Lead district's research and survey functions:
  • Refine and oversee annual cycle of data collection, analysis and reporting on District Plan outcomes and other key indicators
  • Design and manage multi-year research and program evaluation plan, aligned to the District Plan, to be conducted internally or externally by research partners
  • Collaborate with internal departments to support research and program evaluation needs, and review and support research and evaluation components of grants
  • Manage engagement of research partners, including scope development, procurement process, and contract and project oversight
  • Oversee system of external requests to conduct research in schools or with students or staff
Conduct research and evaluation activities:
  • Develop practical data collection instruments (protocols, rubrics, surveys, etc.) and plans (sampling, frequency, duration)
  • Collect qualitative data through surveys, structured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observations, and artifacts to support annual survey cadence, research projects and community engagement processes
  • Code, score, visualize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
  • Synthesize relevant research literature on topics of interest identified by district leadership
Deliver actionable data for use, and serve as project manager:
  • Integrate evidence from multiple sources, including external research, internal data, and stakeholder data
  • Translate complex data or research into actionable information that can be properly understood by district leaders, policymakers, administrators, teachers, and the general public
  • Making data accessible to various internal and external stakeholders, including department and school leaders, families, and the general public, including through data visualizations and manage internal- and public-facing data dashboards
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills :
As the incoming Manager, Research & Evaluation,, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred
  • At least 5 years of related experience, with a preference for professional experience in K-12 school systems or education agency
  • Belief in CPS's mission, vision, and core values
  • Experience and facility manipulating large-scale datasets
  • Experience utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, including formative and summative evaluations, surveys, focus groups, process evaluations, cost analyses, participatory evaluations, implementation and effectiveness studies
  • Familiarity with technical frameworks for improvement (logic models, driver diagrams, conceptual models, system maps, process maps)
  • Track record of success managing projects, including budgets, contracts, and timelines
  • Experience translating statistical information for non-expert and non-technical audiences
  • Broad knowledge about the K-12 educational landscape and knowledge of education research, education policy, or the learning sciences preferred
  • Understanding of core principles of student data privacy, confidentiality, and security
  • Creative and innovative disposition, able to tackle challenges with persistence and a sense of humor
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, writing, verbal communications, and interpersonal skills.
Terms of Employment:
Full-time position (12 months per year/40 hours per week). Primary Location: Central Office, Berkshire Street Location.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

Salary: $93,651.84-$113,506.96

How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, describing your interest in the role and outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

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