Evaluation and Research Principal Consultant Position #1373

Evaluation and Research Principal Consultant Position #1373 Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/jobbulletin.cfm?jobID=3211530&sharedWindow=0) Apply Evaluation and Research Principal Consultant Position #1373 Salary $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeDepartmentDepartment of EducationJob Number1373Closing9/17/2021 11:59 PM Mountain Description

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Department InformationAbout the Colorado Department of EducationThrough setting a clear vision for increasing student performance, CDE continually supports the advancement and improvement of the state’s education system to prepare all learners for success in a rapidly changing global workplace.The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting the public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.VisionAll students in Colorado will become educated and productive citizens capable of succeeding in society, the workforce, and life.MissionThe mission of the Colorado Department of Education is to ensure that all students are prepared for success in society, work, and life by providing excellent leadership, service, and support to schools, districts, and communities across the state.In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

Discounted RTD EcoPass (http://www.rtd-denver.com/) (Denver Metro locations)

BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

CafeWell (https://www.cafewell.com/?code=colorado) employee wellness program

Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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Creates and sustains a positive workplace culture that conveys the value of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.

Encourages additional learning and reflection related to these topics and models these actions.

Takes swift and appropriate action(s) to stop any discrimination, harassment, and/or microaggressions when discovered, consulting Human Resources as appropriate.

Completes required training regarding EDI

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Description of JobPosition Summary:The Office of Student Engagement and Dropout Prevention and the Office of Student Supports works to expand efforts in reducing the dropout rate, increasing the graduation rate and advancing credential attainment. The offices are seeking an evaluation and research principal consultant to perform the evaluation and research activities utilizing data from current grant programs and secondary state-level collections with a special focus on grants serving expelled and at-risk students, highly mobile students, low-income students, and those re-engaging in school. The position is designed to work with both teams on evaluation projects and expand upon data analysis and data reporting. This position reports to Directors of both Student Engagement and Dropout Prevention and the Office of Student Supports at the Colorado Department of Education.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Lead evaluation and research activities for the Office of Student Engagement and Dropout Prevention (SEDP) and the Office of Student Supports (OSS) with the goal of supporting CDE staff, grantees, educators and local education agencies in the successful implementation and continuous improvement of dropout prevention efforts with a special focus on grants to serve expelled and at-risk students, highly mobile students, low-income students and those re-engaging in school. Activities include: preparing for and representing the SEDP and OSS offices at Education Data Advisory Committee (EDAC) meetings, developing measurement tools and assessments, conducting needs assessments of stakeholders, developing performance measures and targets, cost benefits analysis of project, and developing the evaluation plan and timelines.

Provide leadership and oversight to the SEDP and OSS Offices to ensure the effectiveness of evaluation structures of state and federal dropout prevention grants, including databases and data collection timelines and procedures, and provide reliable and valid information which will meet the required timelines for statutorily required reports, dissemination, and internal continuous improvement.

Lead and manage all tasks needed to comply with the evaluation reporting requirements of the dropout prevention grants, including developing and monitoring project plans to produce quality dissemination products including annual reports, fact sheets, and website updates and communicating findings to CDE leadership, state board members, state legislators, grantees, grant applicants, and the general public.

Serve as the lead for data collections, data requests, data analysis, and reporting related to the needs of the SEDP and OSS Units. This includes but is not limited to pulling needed data from CDE’s data warehouse and partnering with the Data Services Unit and the Information Management Services Unit to ensure data accuracy, serving as the point of contact for the offices’ data collection systems like Qualtrics and the Student Engagement Evaluation System and working with system developers to improve data collection processes and data accuracy.

Partner with other units at CDE and represent the SEDP and OSS offices on internal and external data management, evaluation, and research groups. Partner with organizations and agencies that provide services and supports designed to increase evaluation capacity and quality. Regularly attend state and national meetings as a representative of the DESK.

Recruit, hire and supervise graduate student evaluation interns assisting with dropout prevention and student re-engagement evaluation and research projects. Provide professional development opportunities and conduct performance evaluations for graduate student evaluation interns. Develop and implement processes to continuously recruit well-qualified graduate student evaluation, interns.

Develop requests for proposals and oversee independent contractors or contracted work for program evaluations.

Provide leadership, technical assistance, and support to dropout prevention grantees to ensure their ability to manage their evaluation and reporting responsibilities in conjunction with grant assurances and requirements. May include program and evaluation-related training conference calls and webinars, researching best practices, and connecting customers with evaluation resources.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsCompetency and Qualification Requirements:Demonstrated leadership skills in project management

Demonstrated experience in data collection and data visualization

Evidence of extensive experience in high-quality evaluation and research methods. Demonstrated presentation, training and facilitation skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision

Successful experience working with multiple teams and coordinating work in an informal leadership role

Minimum Education Requirements:Master's degree in research/evaluation. statistics, education, or related fieldMinimum of five years experience in leading program evaluation and research Supplemental InformationHow to Apply:Applicants MUST submit a resume and cover letter attached to the online application. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted.Complete Applications must include the following documents:A cover letter (attach to your online application).

A resume (attach to your online application).

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jessica Martella HumanResources@cde.state.co.us or call 303-866-6600.