Assessment
Associate, Discovery Learning Research Center
The Discovery Learning Resource Center (DLRC) is one of the
centers comprising Purdue’s innovative Discovery Park, an interdisciplinary
research enterprise committed to advancing science, engaging industry,
enhancing educational and work environments, and improving the quality of life.
The DLRC supports research that enhances our understanding of the learning
process by designing and assessing innovative educational programs and
interactive learning technologies. Discoveries gained from DLRC supported research
are transforming learning at all levels, from preschool to graduate school, and
in the workplace and society as a whole. A research center in its own right,
the DLRC provides assessment and evaluation services in support of other
Centers and Units on campus, as well as external evaluation for nonPurdue
projects. The assessment associate will collaborate with other units on campus
to manage the assessment of IMPACT, a cross-campus learning reform initiative.
IMPACT aims to engage students more fully in their learning and stimulate the
creation of more student-centered learning environments, with the expectation
that this will improve student success and completion, particularly in large,
foundational courses at Purdue University.
Required:
- Master's degree in Education, Math, Social Science, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology or a related field.
- Two years’ of experience conducting assessment, educational research, program evaluation or related activities.
- Experience designing and managing large, complex research and evaluation projects that utilize quantitative and mixed methods approaches.
- Experience in research methodology and advanced statistical analysis.
- Expertise in both parametric and nonparametric statistics.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Creative individual who can quickly grasp complex ideas and develop effective strategies for coordinating data collection and analysis, managing and linking large data sets and synthesizing information into comprehensive reports.
- Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet timelines and milestones in a fast paced environment.
- Effectively supervise graduate and undergraduate research associates.
Preferred:
- PhD.
Additional Information:
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
- Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer.
