Friday, May 23, 2008

Georgia Governor's OPB - specialist

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget is committed to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. We try to make sure our job announcements reach a wide audience. Please distribute this announcement to anyone you feel may be interested. The title of the position is Education Staff Specialist-Curriculum. All applications must be received by June 12, 2008. Please assist us with our recruitment effort by posting the following job announcement.

http://www.TheJobSite.State.Ga.US/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=422-11311aw


Miriam Toodle
Administration Division

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

SREB - Research Associate, School Improvement Initiatives

Position description:
As a member of the research and evaluation team, this individual will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data and information relevant to SREB’s school improvement initiatives. The candidate must demonstrate strong writing skills and be able to work independently to complete research assignments. He or she constantly interacts with other SREB staff, state agencies, districts and principals and other teacher leaders at selected school improvement sites. The individual collects, organizes and analyzes data; researches and prepares reports; responds to inquiries; continually updates and maintains information on specified topics; creates PowerPoint presentations; drafts and prepares correspondence; and other duties as assigned.

Position qualifications:
At least a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, with experience in education research; and working knowledge of Office-based computer software to organize and analyze data, maintain databases and produce reports and Internet research. Excellent writing skills are required.

SREB offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including the TIAA-CREF retirement program. Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a letter of application with a résumé, along with names and contact information of three professional references (e-mail addresses preferred) and salary requirements.

Fax résumé : (404) 872-1477
Attn: Human Resources

Send résumé to:
SREB
Attn: Human Resources
592 10th Street N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30318-5776
E-mail: human.resources@sreb.org
Deadline: Open until the position is filled.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

SREB - Research Associate, Educational Technology

Position Description: This individual will work closely with the Director of Educational Technology on gathering and organizing information on various education technology issues and topics in K-12 and postsecondary education. Individual will also maintain an awareness of current and emerging technologies that are or may impact this population. He or she will constantly interact with other SREB staff and with state education agencies and persons from other organizations. The individual will continuously update and maintain information in the participant database and on the Web site, coordinate meeting planning and create and prepare correspondence, make travel arrangements, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) and three years experience in education research. Candidate must have advanced skill level using Microsoft Office-based computer software -- especially Access and Excel -- to organize and analyze data, maintain databases and produce reports, and internet research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate should be self-starter and possess ability to work independently. Experience with meeting management including planning, on-site coordination and follow-up a plus.

SREB offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including the TIAA-CREF retirement program. Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a letter of application with a current resume, along with names and contact information of three professional references (e-mail addresses preferred) and salary requirements.


Fax Resume To: (404) 872-1477
Send Resume To: SREB
Attn: Human Resources
592 Tenth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Email: human.resources@sreb.org

Deadline: Position open until filled.