Recruitment and Implementation Support Director, Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)

Department Overview

Founded in 2006, the Center for AdvancedStudy ofTeaching and Learning (CASTL) is an interdisciplinary research center that aims to advance the quality of teaching and learning, from infancy to higher education. Our research initiatives span theglobeand our faculty are leading the way to promote meaningful changes in education. We believe effective teaching and learning are thefoundationfor opportunity,successand well-being. Our mission is to advance the quality and impact of teaching through scientific study in educationalsettingsfrom infancy to higher education.

Position Summary

The person hired for this role will lead recruitment efforts for research studies examining the impact of literacy-focused educational interventions.They will be able tobuild and sustain strong relationships with district leaders, school administrators, and teachersin Virginia and across the United States.They will be able to effectively “market” the literacy instructional interventions we are testing and ensure these interventionsarealigned with district- and school-levelneedsin such a way that we are able to successfully recruit andretainteacher participants.The person hired for this role will alsosupportteacherparticipantsin their efforts toimplementinterventions as part of research studies (i.e., via virtual or in-person professional development and coaching).They will worklargely independently(touching base with our larger team via Zoom meetings once or twice per week)and with a high degree of ownershipto ensure participantrecruitment andinterventionimplementationsupportprocesses are well-coordinated and responsive to the needs of both research teams and school partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong relationships with district leaders, school administrators, and teachersacross the United Statestosuccessfullyrecruitparticipants forliteracyinterventionresearch studies

• Thoughtfully communicate(via flyers/marketing materials, phone calls, and in Zoom meetings)to district leaders, school administrators, and teachers aboutthe literacy instructional interventions we are testing and ensure these interventions are aligned with district- and school-level needs

• Support teacher participants in their efforts to implementliteracyinterventionsby providing professional development and coachingand coordinating doctoral student research assistants to support implementation

• Track and report on recruitment and implementation support efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:Master’s Degree

• Experience:7+ years ofrelevantexperience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting teacher and student participants for research projects

• Experienceestablishingstrong relationships with district and school leaders who focus on literacy instruction

• Experience providing literacy coaching/literacy intervention implementation support

• Licensure/certifications:reading specialistdegree/endorsement

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

• Theanticipatedhiring range is $100,000 - $105,000,commensuratewith education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This isan exempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
• This position has a term limit ofone year,after which continued employment will depend onprojectneed and funding.
• This position is fully remote and may be performed outside of Charlottesville, VA, in alignment with UVA’s remote work guidelines, although it may require occasional travel to Charlottesville or research sites (which may be in Virginia or inotherstates) to provide in-person training or coaching.

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Application Timeline:Application review will begin April 20th, and position will remain open until filled .

Additional Requirements

• Background checkswill be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This positionwill notconsider candidates whorequireimmigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply:Please applyonline, by searching for requisition number R0082301. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Coverletter(Note:applicants are strongly encouraged to describe how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications in the cover letter.)

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You cansubmitmultiple documents intothis onefield or combine them into one PDF.Applications without all required documents will notreceive consideration.

Reference Check Process:Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responsesrequired.

Contact

Department Contact:For questions about the position, please contactColby Hall, csh4t@virginia.edu.

Recruiter Contact:For questions about the application process, please contactMelanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.