Mixed Methods Research Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Mixed Methods Research Analyst State of North Carolina – 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $61,545 – $85,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Statistical software R Data analysis skills Qualitative analysis Research Tableau Stata Master’s degree Administrative experience Social Sciences Education Presentation skills Master of School Administration Business Administration Data collection Data visualization Quantitative analysis Senior level 4 years SPSS Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Description of Work •

THIS IS A 5 YEAR FULL TIME, TIME-LIMITED POSITION

•The Mission of the

Department of Public Instruction:

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state’s public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Administrator I (

Working Title:

Mixed Methods Research Analyst) for our Golden Leaf Schools Initiative. The Golden LEAF Schools Initiative is a $25 million program funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation with the aim to improve school performance in North Carolina schools through enhancing school culture, leadership, math instruction, pedagogy, and career readiness. Built on the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) model, the initiative provides participating schools with intensive coaching, resources, and support, particularly in rural areas with economic challenges. Twenty middle schools will participate, divided into two cohorts: the Transformative Schools Cohort (TSC), which will receive comprehensive interventions, and the Personalized, Competency-Based Education Cohort (PCBE), focused on instructional transformation. The initiative emphasizes collaboration, aiming to foster long-term educational improvements and workforce development across the state. The Mixed-Methods Researcher leads the evaluation of the Golden LEAF Schools of Innovation initiative, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to assess the program’s impact and inform continuous improvement. This role facilitates the North Carolina (NC) Practitioners Network, a research-practice partnership (RPP) that aims to build research capacity among district and school staff, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance student outcomes. The researcher works with a wide array of stakeholders—including university faculty, district leaders, and school teams—to foster the integration of evidence-based practices across participating districts. This is a field-based position which requires extensive travel in the state to provide instruction, leadership, coaching, and collaboration.

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Demonstrated experience designing research tools and/or leading data collection in schools, districts, or other educational organizations. Demonstrated experience utilizing statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA) for quantitative data analysis. Demonstrated experience triangulating data from diverse sources. Demonstrated experience presenting complex findings to non-technical audiences and/or translating data.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Familiarity with school improvement models and frameworks. Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to present evaluation findings effectively. Experience within North Carolina public schools or similar educational systems. Experience in program evaluations, especially those focusing on educational innovation or school turnaround. Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing comprehensive reports and engaging presentations. Master’s in education, social sciences, public policy, or a related field with strong mixed-methods research training. Experience xperience in conducting mixed-methods research within NC public schools or comparable educational contexts. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale evaluation projects involving both quantitative (e.g., surveys, NCDPI administrative data) and/or qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) research components. Demonstrated experience utilzing qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose) for coding and/or interpreting open-ended survey items, classroom observations, interviews, and/or focus group data. Demonstrated experience collaborating with education practitioners (e.g., teachers, school administrators, district leaders), external research organizations (e.g., Marzano Research), and/or philanthropic organizations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master’s degree in education, school administration, business administration, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of responsible administrative experience in an education environment at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran’s preference. Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442 . If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

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Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.

Contact Information Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter Email:

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.