Social Impact Associate - Mission Measurement

Who: Mission Measurement

What: About Us Mission Measurement (MM) is revolutionizing the world by helping organizations to measure and improve social outcomes. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, governments, NGOs, and foundations. Among our innovations, we invented the Impact Genome Project® (IGP) to create a new generation of tools to design, benchmark and predict outcomes that solve social problems.

The IGP is a pioneering social impact measurement tool and research initiative designed to discover what works and why in the social impact space. By creating a standard terminology and outcomes, we systematically compare programs and identify the most effective program components. We share these data and insights with policymakers, nonprofits, foundations and corporate social responsibility leaders to produce better outcomes for society.

Our Guiding Light:

• Third Way: we are creative, we do not believe in trade-offs
• Outcomes-driven: we believe that outcomes drive strategy, not the other way around
• Ambidextrous: we combine art & science to solve problems and measure things that are outside the realm of today’s parameters

Faculty Appointment in Social Policy - University of Maryland

Who: University of Maryland

What: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy seeks an Associate or Full professor starting Fall 2020. The School seeks distinguished candidates with an active research agenda and teaching interest in such policy areas as:

• health (including public health, healthcare access and financing, and social determinants of health);
• poverty and income disparity;
• social insurance;
• education (including higher education); 
• criminal justice.
• Demonstrable commitment to health-related policy problems as part of a candidate’s portfolio creates prospects for an endowed chair.

Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. The search especially prizes academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels. As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us. Executive training is also an institutional priority (see below).

Applicants should hold an earned doctorate. Doctorates should be in such fields as: public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science. Women and members of minorities whose hiring would enhance the School’s diversity are especially encouraged to apply.

Application materials should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a recent publication or writing sample.

To apply, visit http://ejobs.umd.edu, locate the position announcement and apply online. Materials sent outside of the online system cannot be accepted. Questions concerning the application process may be addressed to Katharine Zang, at kzang@umd.edu. Review of applications will commence on December 1. Prospective applicants are urged to contact the search chair, Professor Christopher H. Foreman, cforeman@umd.edu at any time with any questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  An earned doctorate in such fields as public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science.
• Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. 

Preferences:

• Academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels
• As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us.

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked school of public policy and management with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. In addition to its signature Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree (primarily for pre-career students) with robust specializations, the School also offers a Masters of Public Management degree (primarily for mid-career students). The PhD program was recently rated amongst the top ten nationally by the National Research Council. The School currently houses research centers covering areas of international security, sustainability, non-profit management, public policy and private enterprise and School faculty contribute to research, education, and impact across all public policy disciplines. The School inaugurated an undergraduate major in Public Policy in the fall of 2017. This major is one of the fastest growing on campus, having expanded to more than 300 majors in a little more than two years. The School also hosts several undergraduate minors and living-learning programs. It also offers a number of degree and non-degree programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The executive programs offer interesting teaching opportunities.

Posting Date: 10/31/2019

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date 12/01/2019

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Project Associate, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Lab - Chicago, IL

Who We Are

The University of Chicago Urban Education Lab seeks to improve our understanding of how to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth growing up in some of the most distressed urban neighborhoods in America and overseas. Our goal is to assemble a portfolio of rigorous experiments, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to generate new evidence about what works, for whom, and why, and to conduct benefit-cost analyses of different interventions to enable policymakers to prioritize resources for the combination of strategies that achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent. Urban Education Lab projects evaluate ways to improve outcomes for students, whether that is through student, teacher, or school-centered interventions. . In addition to carrying out RCTs and other research on education, the Urban Education Lab, since its inception, has also provided extensive pro bono technical assistance to government agencies in Chicago looking for rigorous data analysis and research support. The nature of our work as partners with city agencies requires adjusting to the pace of policymakers' work. This way of working is atypical for most research organizations, but gives us an unprecedented opportunity to partner with policymakers to help them maximize the positive impact of policies and programs that can improve lives. For more information about the University of Chicago Urban Education Lab, go to http://uel.uchicago.edu/.

Position Overview

The University of Chicago Urban Education Lab seeks a project associate to work on cutting-edge social policy research projects. This person will work closely with internal researchers as well as other public and private partners to evaluate programs focused on ensuring high quality educational opportunities for urban youth. The project associate will provide support on several Urban Education Lab projects that are in varying stages of implementation and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include managing project deliverables and IRB, overseeing fieldwork, coordinating with all partner organizations, performing data analysis, preparing memos, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations targeting both policymakers and academic audiences.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Sociology or other relevant social science field required.

Experience

A minimum of one year of relevant research experience preferred (experience gained in school can be applied to the requirement).

Experience working with youth and/or in the education field preferred.

Experience managing datasets preferred.

Experience working on field experiments preferred.

Experience working with Stata or other statistical software packages preferred.

Competencies

Strong interest in social policy required.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.
Knowledge and understanding of education research literature required.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member required.

How to apply

To apply, visit https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu and search for requisition 097019 and submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Research Manager, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Lab - Chicago, IL

Who We Are

The University of Chicago Urban Labs, launched in 2015, were established to create knowledge to address fundamental urban challenges, and to work with policy makers and practitioners to improve the human condition in cities worldwide. The Urban Labs seek to evaluate the most promising policies and programs across the domains of crime, education, energy & environment, health and poverty to generate gold-standard evidence about what works and why, and to support policy makers and practitioners to scale up programs and policies that can have a significant positive impact on human lives. The Urban Labs team rigorously evaluates promising policies and interventions to make them as informative as possible. Our goal is to assemble a portfolio of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to generate new evidence about what works, for whom, and why, and to conduct benefit-cost analyses of different interventions to enable policymakers to prioritize resources for the combination of strategies that achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent. For more information about the UChicago Urban Labs, go to http:urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/

Five Labs. One Approach.

UChicago Urban Labs:

• Use research and evidence to understand how cities can work better
• Test the most promising, cost-effective policies and programs
• Work with civic partners to implement and evaluate solutions in real time
• Scale solutions to cities around the country and the world

The Role

The UChicago Urban Labs is seeking a Research Manager to work on large-scale social policy experiments designed to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of poverty interventions. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with leading social policy researchers at the University of Chicago, as well as a team of administrative staff, other project managers, research analysts, and student research assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to study design and coordinates implementation options with program partners; manages subject selection and randomization process; travels to program sites to monitor and assess implementation
• Conducts and manages the data analysis process to ensure proper data collection to evaluate program progress and feasibility
• Oversees University of Chicago IRB procedures and maintains confidentiality of participant information; ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with research partners and all participating partners organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and other community groups
  • Works with PI and Grants Manager to develop budgets and coordinate all aspects of grant submission to federal and foundation funding agencies; manages progress reports, performance, or financial reporting as required by the granting agency; monitors anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets, regularly communicates these to Grants Manager, to identify and prevent potential overruns
  • Develops and disseminates necessary project materials to research team and partner agencies
    • Generates tables and graphs for academic papers, reports and presentations; writes, proofreads and fact-checks academic papers, reports and presentations
    • Prepares project memos, summaries, presentations, and manuscripts targeting both policymakers, academic researchers and other stakeholders
    • May supervise other research staff
    • Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree economics, public policy, or a closely related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• A minimum two years related work experience required.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis to support the research design preferred.
• Previous experience working in a research organization or managing research projects preferred.
• Previous fieldwork experience preferred.

Competencies

• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders required.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment required.
• Knowledge of urban policy, social policy, behavioral economics and research literature on income inequality preferred.

How to apply

To Apply:

Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts to https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu , requisition 098388.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Social Policy and Community Development, Tufts University - Boston, MA

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Social Policy and Community Development
(Interview suite reserved for Oct 31, Friday 8-10:30am at the Philadelphia ACSP)

The Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Policy and Community Development, beginning in Fall 2015. We seek a colleague with primary expertise in one or more areas of social policy and community development, such as immigration and social justice, housing and community development, poverty and inequality, criminal justice and communities, workforce and labor issues, the social and other determinants of public health, and/or other relevant areas. An important, secondary qualification of the successful candidate will be strong competency in research methods, particularly quantitative methods and statistical analysis.

Tufts University is a private, coeducational institution, whose main campus serves approximately 5,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students in a broad spectrum of programs. We are located in the towns of Medford and Somerville, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. UEP is a graduate department (masters only), with an M.A. program accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, committed to educating “practical visionaries,” public-spirited individuals who are concerned with sustainability, equity, and social justice (http://ase.tufts.edu/uep/).


A Ph.D. in policy/planning is preferred, but doctoral degrees in other related fields, such as sociology, political science, economics, social anthropology, or human geography, will be considered. A strong record of scholarship, along with a robust research agenda, is required. In addition, connections with ongoing public policy and planning debates and involvement with local community concerns would be highly valued.

The candidate will be expected to develop and teach basic and more advanced courses in his/her primary area and will serve as a thesis advisor to graduate students in the M.A. program. The candidate will participate in teaching a required core course. The teaching load is three courses per year, plus thesis advising and participation in departmental and university committees.

Interested persons should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, two representative scholarly publications/writings, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three references to the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/25846. For any questions, please contact Maria Nicolau, Department Administrator, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, 97 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 or maria.nicolau@tufts.edu<mailto:maria.nicolau@tufts.edu>.

Review of applications begins October 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.