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About the role
- Senior Research Scientist leading validity research studies for the College Board's assessments. Spearheading statistical analysis and designing educational research projects to enhance college readiness.
Responsibilities
- Lead the initiation, design, development, and completion of high-quality research studies and projects that enhance College Board’s validity research and college and career readiness agenda
- Lead the definition of projects of decisive importance to accomplish broader organizational goals
- Author and contribute to publications including College Board Research Reports, Statistical Reports, Technical Memos/Manuals/Reports, peer reviewed journal articles, and other important documents
- Develop the datasets for projects and the associated quality control (QC) of the dataset when developed by others
- Determine the most effective methodologies to employ for studies and carry out rigorous analyses and interpretation of results
- Remain up-to-date on advances in educational measurement, the college and career readiness and success literature, and validity research methods and approaches
- Mentor junior staff members by reviewing analyses, providing methodological guidance, collaborating on impactful research ideas, and supporting high-quality research outputs
- Serve as the primary analyst for many of the Digital SAT validity studies, including core placement, retention, completion, STEM outcomes, subgroup analyses, and institutional patterns
- Conduct updated analysis and review of SAT Suite College & Career Readiness Benchmarks
- Contribute to research-informed requests and response(s) to College Board Communications, College Board Senior Leadership, RFPs, external inquiries from researchers, and College Board Programs – e.g., SAT, AP, etc.
- Synthesize research findings into clear information and deliverables for various stakeholders
- When needed, support presentations translating complex concepts into clear language for the organization and public more broadly
- Provide measurement research consultation to College Board programs to inform assessment operations and practices
- Collaborate with educational institutions to conduct institution-specific validity studies and consult on related studies as needed
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead, design and conduct high quality educational research studies and statistical analyses
- Strong knowledge of educational measurement and psychometrics; well-versed in test validity; knowledgeable about college outcomes as well as career/workforce outcomes
- Excellent data coding, manipulation, and analysis skills; hands-on coding expertise in Python, R or SAS with a track record of producing analyses, rather than relying on others to execute core statistical work
- Broad and deep methodological toolbox, including experience with multilevel modeling, experimental, and quasi-experimental methodologies, meta-analysis, and validity research methods
- Superior written communication skills
- Clear written communication and the ability to explain and present methods and results to technical and semi-technical audiences
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and creatively solve problems
- Ability to mentor research staff
- Familiarity with the history, debates, and public sensitivities surrounding standardized testing and SAT validity arguments
- The ability to travel 3-5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
- Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
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