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The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at William James College aims to bridge the needs of organizations, the profession, and
the community by providing high quality education and training that prepare providers to meet the demand for culturally competent behavioral
health care across the nation. William James College (WJC) is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with
diversity—in people, in the curriculum, and in the College’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. WJC
endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all
aspects of institutional activities.
Position Summary: Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President for
Workforce Initiatives, the Director of Research & Program Evaluation will manage all workforce development research and program
evaluation initiatives for the CWD. They will be responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of CWD’s research projects as well
as monitoring and ensuring the integrity of research-based collaborations with partner agencies and funders. The Director of Research &
Program Evaluation will also supervise research assistants; oversee the direction, management, and compliance of CWD’s research
projects; and coordinate with internal departments to assure that all research-related activities are conducted in accordance with federal
regulations and WJC’s and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as Principal Investigator for grant-funded research projects for the Center for Workforce Development.
- Oversee the
development and implementation of all research and program evaluation initiatives on behavioral health workforce development. - Supervise research assistants, junior staff, and graduate students engaged in CWD’s research and program evaluation efforts.
- Ensure that all key personnel involved in sponsored program administration have met training requirements in accordance with federal
regulations and WJC’s and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. - Oversee the research team to help ensure ethical conduct
in all aspects of the research process including, but not limited to, the treatment of human subjects, conflicts of interest, data
acquisition, management, sharing and ownership, publication practices, responsible authorship, and collaborative research and
reporting. - Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure successful communication and coordination between the CWD and other key
stakeholders. - Cultivate and maintain positive and productive relationships with students, staff, faculty, internal departments and
programs, and external partner agencies. - Work as part of a team to develop and implement project plans and timelines and ensure
that project deliverables are high-quality and completed in a timely manner. - Use creativity and knowledge to develop, enhance, and
improve program evaluation methodologies, processes, and approaches. - Oversee the preparation of reports for submission to funders
and application materials for Human Subjects Committee review. - Write and submit grant proposals for new research-related
activities, including assisting in the preparation of contract proposals. - Disseminate scientific articles and manuscripts on
workforce development and other related topics. - Present research findings in meetings, seminars, conferences, and other
professional settings. - Perform other tasks, as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A
minimum of a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related social sciences field from an accredited
institution. - A minimum of two (2) years of experience in applied research and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated leadership
and program administration skills. - Experience collaborating with community-based agencies and engaging in workforce development
efforts with culturally diverse populations and underserved communities. - A strong commitment to promoting diversity and
multicultural competence in an educational, research, and work environment. - Experience using qualitative and quantitative data
collection tools and research methodologies (e.g., surveys, structured and open-ended interviews, focus groups, and observations). - Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research.
- Excellent time-management and organizational
skills. - Adept at research and analysis and possess excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills.
- Strong
critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary team
setting. - Ability to use editing and publishing tools effectively; and produce high-quality scholarly work.
- Familiarity
with database management and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Qualtrics, and NVivo). - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom,
and other web-based tools. - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Application Procedures: Review of
applications will begin upon receipt. Interested candidates should submit:
- A Cover Letter responding to the stated
qualifications. - A Résumé/Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact
information. (References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior permission.)
Materials should be submitted
electronically via the WJC application portal
Applicants must be able to assume employment in the United States without College
Sponsorship.
Inclusive Excellence at William James College: William James College is an institution and a community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. Our Inclusive Excellence model infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into the core of institutional functioning to realize the educational benefits of diversity both locally and globally. We are committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for change agents in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.