Assistant Director for Research, National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities

Posted: 07-Feb-26

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 8510

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of faculty in the development of a research agenda and in the design and implementation of research-based interventions aimed at removing barriers to equitable outcomes for P-12 learners in the State of Maryland and beyond.
• In addition to implementing the state-supported research of NCEED, the Assistant Director will also be expected to seek external funding in support of the work of the Center.

Research Leadership & Management

• Provide oversight for research projects from inception to completion, including design, methodology, implementation, and reporting.
• Support faculty in the dissemination of research findings in scholarly, practitioner, and community venues.
• Supervise and mentor post-doctoral fellows, graduate assistants, and undergraduate research fellows
• Support the Director in fulfilling the Center’s research agenda and strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with other units within the university during the pre-award and post-award phases to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress across multiple projects to ensure methodological rigor, timely delivery and compliance with ethical standards for research, and alignment with institutional and state compliance goals.
• Assist the Director by maintaining an inventory of all grant, contract, and inter-agency activities.
• Prepare reports on the status of all grants, contracts, and inter-agency activities for the Director

Grant Development & Funding

• Identify funding opportunities from federal, state, and philanthropic organizations and foundations, and assist with the preparation of competitive grant proposals from project conceptualization to submission.
• Coordinate pre-award budget development and post-award financial management for funded projects.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, reporting requirements, and institutional and state policies.
• Post-award, ensure that research goals and objectives are accomplished on time, and within budgetary constraints in accordance with the grant as approved.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with K-12 schools, local educational agencies, higher education institutions, and philanthropic networks
• Foster collaborations with faculty, research partners, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Represent the Center in academic, professional, and policy forums as well as education-focused community events
• Support the development of partnerships within the School of Education and Urban Studies, as well as interdisciplinary initiatives and cross-institutional partnerships.
• Support the work of research-practice partnerships in the generation of research that could inform practice.

Knowledge Dissemination

• Oversee the preparation of research outputs, including reports, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Develop strategies for research translation and knowledge mobilization to reach diverse audiences.
• Organize conferences, workshops, and seminars to be hosted by the Center.

Administrative & Strategic Support

• Assist the Director in long-term planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of research impact.
• Manage compliance with ethical standards, IRB protocols, and data management requirements, and alignment with institutional strategic goals