[BlindResearch] Fwd: Director of Research, American Foundation for the Blind | American Foundation for the Blind

[David Andrews]

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>Director of Research, American Foundation for the Blind
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>Mission:
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>The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is 
>creating a world of no limits for people who are 
>blind or visually impaired. We mobilize leaders, 
>advance understanding, and champion impactful 
>policies and practices using research and data.
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>Career Opportunity:
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>The American Foundation for the Blind is seeking 
>a Director of Research to work in its DC Metro 
>Office located in Arlington, VA. AFB's Public 
>Policy Center collaborates with policy makers in 
>Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure 
>Americans with vision loss have equal rights and 
>opportunities to fully participate in society. 
>The position reports to the Chief Public Policy 
>and Research Officer. The successful candidate 
>will direct and manage the formulation and 
>implementation of AFB’s research to inform 
>AFB’s public policy agenda and to direct 
>research projects related to AFB’s mission and 
>strategy. Provide leadership, administrative 
>oversight and staff supervision for the Research 
>Department. Serve as senior advisor on research strategy and methodology.
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>Accountabilities:
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>    * Provides strategic leadership and 
> direction for the proposal, development and 
> execution of research projects including (but 
> not limited to) scientific and policy research, 
> demographic studies, and program evaluation. 
> Ensures that research design meets the 
> standards for professional publication and 
> positions AFB as an authority on issues related 
> to employment, aging and education of 
> individuals who are blind or visually impaired. 
> Offers expert guidance to cross-organizational 
> staff undertaking research-related activities.
>    * Serves as a leading AFB spokesperson, 
> communicating data and research findings both 
> orally and in writing for lay and professional 
> audiences (this may include offering 
> Congressional testimony or comments on proposed 
> regulations). Serves as primary respondent to 
> demographic and related information requests, 
> coordinating communication of responses with 
> the Public Policy and Research and other AFB groups and departments.
>    * Presents original research and 
> research-based knowledge through public 
> presentations, discipline-specific seminars, 
> professional peer-reviewed publications, and 
> consultation. Provides leadership for the 
> design and delivery of research-related 
> sessions and roundtable activities at AFB and 
> other sponsored events and via the Internet to 
> foster discussion, debate, and information 
> sharing. Identifies and promotes partnership 
> opportunities for conducting and disseminating research.
>    * Supervises staff, adhering to AFB’s 
> policies and practices regarding recruitment 
> and orientation; communicating expectations, 
> policies, information, goals, mission, and 
> strategy; supporting staff in areas of job 
> responsibilities, problem resolution, and 
> benefits; identifying professional development 
> opportunities; ensuring policies and procedures 
> compliance; and addressing areas requiring 
> American Foundation for the Blind improvement 
> and opportunities for rewards and recognition. 
> Develops and implements Public Policy 
> internship programs. Oversees interns and contractors.
>    * Participates with Public Policy and 
> Resource Development teams to research and 
> identify potential federal, state and private 
> funding sources for AFB research. Working 
> closely with Resource Development, writes grant 
> proposals and manages outside-funded projects 
> (federal, state, or private), helping to 
> advance and implement AFB’s research grants 
> as assigned. Serves as principal investigator 
> and/or provides guidance to research staff 
> serving as principal investigator for 
> AFB-administered research grants. Serves as 
> grant peer reviewer for federal agencies as appropriate and assigned.
>    * Works closely with the Chief Public Policy 
> and Research Officer (CPPRO) to develop and 
> support the Public Policy & Research Advisory 
> Board. Participates in establishment of 
> charter, goals, roles, responsibilities and 
> processes. Participates with CPPRO to monitor 
> and measure effectiveness of the board. 
> Recruits and trains advisory board members. 
> Attends advisory board meetings to present 
> information and answer questions. Attends 
> volunteer support team meetings as needed to 
> represent advisory board action items and 
> information. Drafts plans that need review and 
> approval by our Institutional Review Board 
> (IRB) related to AFB research activities.
>    * Maintains professional development in his 
> or her discipline, research techniques, and 
> social and policy issues affecting people and 
> services in the vision loss and disability 
> fields to integrate the "state of the art" into 
> AFB's research efforts. Carries out various 
> administrative and intra-organizational 
> collaboration responsibilities, including 
> developing and implementing departmental 
> performance plan objectives and budgets, 
> participating in tactical meetings and other 
> AFB committees and working groups, 
> communicating information and vision through 
> the department and organization, and ensuring 
> departmental compliance with all AFB policies 
> and procedures. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
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>Qualifications:
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>Doctoral degree in public policy, public 
>administration or other social science, 
>education, public health, information science, 
>or disability-related field, with an emphasis on 
>conducting disability-related research. A 
>minimum of 5 years of professional work in the 
>candidates’ subject matter expertise or 
>equivalent (that includes professional 
>peer-reviewed publication) required. Advanced 
>experience in research design, experience using 
>mixed methods research, policy analysis and 
>supervisory experience required. Experience 
>disseminating research results through academic 
>publications, written reports and public 
>presentations to inform policy and program 
>development. Must possess demonstrable 
>professional/academic proficiency in research 
>methods and policy analysis (including 
>proficiency with SPSS/SAS and related analytical 
>and scientific software). Knowledge of and 
>experience in blindness, vision loss or 
>disability research and studies required. 
>Demonstrated exceptional speaking and writing 
>skills including the ability to present at 
>venues such as conferences, seminars, trainings 
>and staff meetings. Ability to manage multiple 
>competing priorities and projects simultaneously 
>in a fast-paced environment under deadlines necessary. Some travel required.
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>Compensation:
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>Commensurate with experience.
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>AFB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AFB DOES 
>NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES WITH 
>DISABILITIES AND WE INVITE PROTECTED VETERANS TO 
>APPLY. Applicants have rights under 
><https://www.afb.org/about-afb/leadership-and-staff/careers-afb/job-listings/director-research-afb//www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf">Federal 
>Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act 
>(FMLA); 
><https://www.afb.org/about-afb/leadership-and-staff/careers-afb/job-listings/director-research-afb//www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">Equal 
>Employment Opportunity (EEO); and 
><https://www.afb.org/about-afb/leadership-and-staff/careers-afb/job-listings/director-research-afb//www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppabw.pdf">Employee 
>Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Interested 
>parties, please email a Cover Letter, Resume, 
>and Salary Requirements to Human Resources <mailto:hr at afb.org>hr at afb.org.
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>Contact: Human Resources NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
>Email: <mailto:hr at afb.net>hr at afb.net
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