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    Manager, Efficacy Research - Northbrook, United States - Savvas Learning

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    Savvas Learning Northbrook, United States

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    Manager, Efficacy Research

    United States * Virtual
    Req #1667

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024


    Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.


    Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments.

    By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.


    Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles.


    Savvas is committed to evidence-based practices and is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as the Manager of Efficacy Research.

    This position plays a key role in strengthening and expanding Savvas Learning's efforts to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve our offerings to better serve educators and students.

    The manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing high-profile research initiatives that assess the effectiveness of Savvas Learning's products and services in K-12 settings.

    This position will also collaborate with colleagues in Marketing to disseminate research results meaningful to users and buyers of Savvas products and services.

    It will require an individual who is well versed and practiced in research designs including randomized control trials, quasi-experimental studies, correlations studies, and descriptive studies in the K-12 education setting.

    This individual can


    specify and lead the educational research studies as outlined in the What Works Clearinghouse and ESSA Evidence for Education and advise the product teams and senior executives of the findings and implications of the research conducted.

    The Manager also supports research-related responses to RFPs from districts and/or state departments of education, inquiries from the public, and, at times, may provide research and data analysis support directly to customers.

    Lastly, this position supports efforts around the development of formative and norm-referenced assessments.


    SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB
    Responsible for at least three direct reports. Responsible for directing the activities associated with research among staff

    and multiple vendors. Directly responsible for planning the activities and timeline for all efficacy research.


    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


    Plan and oversee the design and implementation of research studies ensuring alignment with industry standards as well as compliance with ethical guidelines and data protection laws.


    Collaboratively and appropriately decide tradeoffs in degree of scientific rigor and intended use of research results, as Savvas disseminates efficacy evidence for a variety of different purposes.

    Engage in thought leadership activities, including research briefs, white papers, case studies, etc.

    Review, and at times replicate, statistical analyses section of external evaluator's efficacy reports.


    Analyze, synthesize, and create customer-facing research summaries and/or reports, upon request, regarding state/district assessment data to support sales and marketing.

    Support Savvas public relations department with communications related to research.


    Consult regularly (and proactively) with the director, senior project development, management/marketing team, as well as sales managers regarding research needs, designs, plans, and activities.

    Manage the work of a team of internal and external researchers to ensure the successful execution of

    research projects. Develop direct report(s), to advance their skills against professional aspirations.

    Manage a budget within acceptable variance.

    Maintain a professional network of potential vendors and partners.


    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

    Related Work Experience:
    Seven years of experience in designing and executing research studies for the purposes of establishing efficacy evidence for products.

    Five years of experience in advanced statistical analyses commonly used in educational efficacy

    research as well as the experience in the use of data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SAS or SPSS)

    Two years of management experience required, including planning and fiscal management.

    Knowledge of research review organizations and standards.

    Experience communicating with and influencing a variety of audiences ranging from individual contributors to directors and vice presidents.


    Knowledge of education measurement principles, including familiarity with psychometric concepts such as measurement error and validity and reliability estimation, as well as assessments used to evaluate educational products.

    Proven track record for thought leadership in designing an efficacy study, executing it within established timelines and costs, and using the results to inform product decisions and to shape new and existing

    approaches for efficacy research.

    Knowledge of educational technology and its impact on K-12 education

    Experience with mixed methods and/or qualitative research preferred.

    Formal Education or Equivalent

    A Master's or Ph.
    D. in Educational Research or related field

    Skills

    Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills.

    Proven record of delivering research on time, on budget, at high quality that delights the customer.

    Ability to present complex ideas and information with detail appropriate to the target audience.

    Ability to work on multiple projects independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.

    Must be able to motivate others to meet deadlines, if necessary, for project execution and completion.

    Ability to collaborate, influence, and quickly build trust and respect within the organization and with partners.

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    Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future.

    Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off.

    Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

    Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

    Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status.

    We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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    Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participate in E-Verify.

    E-Verify Know Your Rights

    "Notice to California applicants:

    Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to .

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