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<h1><b>Director of Research, American Foundation for the
Blind</b></h1><br><br>
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<h2><b>Mission:</b></h2><br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Career Opportunity:</b></h2><br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Accountabilities:</b></h2><br><br>
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<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
<li>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.
</ul><br>
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<h2><b>Qualifications:</b></h2><br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Compensation:</b></h2><br><br>
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Commensurate with experience.<br><br>
AFB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AFB DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST
EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES AND WE INVITE PROTECTED VETERANS TO APPLY.
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