Associate Director of Home-Based Child Care Research
2 months ago
Erikson Institute is seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to lead research initiatives focused on home-based child care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in policy-relevant research and a deep understanding of early care and education policy.
Key Responsibilities:- Support mixed-methods research design, implementation, and dissemination processes across research initiatives.
- Develop new funding proposals for research in home-based child care.
- Collaborate with the Initiative Director and Research Manager to ensure research implementation aligns with timeline and proposed deliverables.
- Offer quality assurance for all research products.
- At least 5 years of experience designing and conducting policy-relevant research focused on early care and education with federal and/or foundation funding.
- Deep knowledge of early care and education and child care policy.
- Advanced mixed methods research skills.
- Computer literacy including Research Tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Nvivo) Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), Project Management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, Teams, Asana).
- Experience translating research for policy and program audiences; strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience leading dissemination and communications via multiple outlets (e.g., reports, policy briefs, social media).
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
- Ability to work independently and with groups.
- Experience interacting with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse communities.
- Training in HIPAA, FERPA, and/or research ethics (e.g., CITI certification).
- Master's degree or PhD focused on policy research in social work, early childhood, human development, public policy, public health, human services, or related field.
- A commitment to and clear articulation of an interest in advancing equity.
Erikson Institute is a leading graduate school in child development, committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Erikson Institute Full timeJob Title: Associate Director of Home-Based Child Care ResearchErikson Institute is seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to lead research initiatives focused on home-based child care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in policy-relevant research and a deep understanding of early care and education policy.Key...
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Erikson Institute Full timeJob OpportunityErikson Institute, a leading graduate school in child development, is seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to join our Home-Based Child Care Research Initiative. This full-time position will be responsible for overseeing research operations, developing new funding proposals, and leading dissemination efforts.Key...
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