SACUBO - Employment Opportunity

SACUBO presents the following employment announcement for

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Position Title:	Research Specialist
Name of Institution:	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Campus Location:	Austin, Texas
Name of Contact:	Cynthia Rivera
E-Mail Address:	employment@thecb.state.tx.us
Phone Number:	512-427-6190
FAX Number:	512-427-6510
Dates of Recruitment:	11/29/2007 - Open Until Filled
Position Category:	Other
Position Number:	1369
Salary Range:	Commensurate with experience
Qualifications:	Graduation with a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred. Major course work in business or public administration, computer science, political science, statistical analysis, psychology, sociology, education, or economics generally preferred. Three years experience in research and analysis using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Substantive experience in higher education teaching, research, or policy preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES EXPECTED UPON ENTRY TO THE POSITION AND THE WORKFORCE Position: Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, conduct, or oversee research projects; evaluate research reports and policy responses; and interpret, write and publish research findings. Workforce: To be knowledgeable about customer service deliverables; to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments; to demonstrate success in attending work regularly and reliably; to demonstrate meeting periodic, milestone, and final deadlines; to work under pressure and be successful in meeting objectives; to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally; and to adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
Position Description:	DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THESE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitors and analyzes research and policy relevant to the implementation of Closing the Gaps and the institute’s workplan. Assists in the administration and management of policy research projects. Works under the supervision of the institute’s director and deputy director to perform specialized analytical tasks, including complex tasks that require the interpretation, aggregation, evaluation, and reporting of a variety of qualitative and statistical data. Assists in the formulation of research-based educational policy recommendations that the state can use to support the goals of Closing the Gaps by 2015 and to improve educational outcomes and cost efficiency in higher education. Prepares, edits, and presents for publication research findings, policy briefs, and technical papers. Takes initiative on projects and completes them successfully without supervision. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships internal and external to the Coordinating Board to support the institute’s work.
Other Information:	APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Submit Required State of Texas Application Form stating how you meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications for the position to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Human Resources Office. Cover letter may accompany application. Resume not accepted in lieu of application. You may MAIL, FAX OR E- MAIL the Application. Mail To: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Personnel Office P. O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711 Or Fax To: 512-427-6510 E-Mail: Employment@thecb.state.tx.us Full job description and State of Texas Application Form available: www.thecb.state.tx.us
Institution's Web Site:	www.thecb.state.tx.us
Web Address for Position:	www.thecb.state.tx.us/Agency/jobs.cfm

This Vacancy Announcement is presented as a courtesy of SACUBO. SACUBO is not responsible for any errors or encumbrances contained in this announcement. If you have any questions about the above position, please contact the institution directly.

December 6, 2007