We heard through the grapevine that the The??National Council on Teacher Quality,??a national research and advocacy organization based in??Washington,??D.C., is hiring! They're on the prowl for a??project manager and multiple research analysts to work on teacher preparartion studies.
For the project manager position, they're seeking someone with at least five years of professional experience who demonstrates extraordinary organizational skills and is able to manage the processing, analyzing and storage of large amounts of research data. This person will oversee a staff of three people to start (a number which may expand considerably with time). He or she must be able to work at a fast pace and take deadlines very seriously.??No previous experience in the fields of education or education reform is required.
For the research analyst positions, they are hunting for candidates with strong academic records from college/grad school. ??Applicants must be computer-savvy, in terms of both websites and Excel. They need to have the will to go to any length to find an answer to a question; demonstrate superior quantitative and analytical skills; show excessive attention to detail; have an obsession with accuracy; and able to work fast--superfast.
More information is available on their website.??Inquiries and applications should be directed to Pat Giles at??pgiles AT nctq DOT org.