Postdoctoral Research Associate In Community College Leadership & Policy

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, US
Onsite
Ph.d. or ed.d. in higher education
Qualitative and quantitative research experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community College Leadership & Policy to support research initiatives related to community colleges and higher education policy. The role involves conducting research, assisting with program coordination, and contributing to academic publications and outreach activities

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate with faculty to support research on community college finance, state policy, and institutional governance.
  • The role involves assisting the Community College Leadership Development Consortium with planning, coordinating, and evaluating professional development programs across Iowa.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders including policymakers and college leaders.

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Iowa State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community College Leadership & Policy to support research initiatives related to community colleges and higher education policy. The role involves conducting research, assisting with program coordination, and contributing to academic publications and outreach activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Higher Education
  • Qualitative and quantitative research experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with community colleges
  • Knowledge of higher education policy
  • Statistical software proficiency like Stata or R

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. required by start date
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • No sponsorship available for this position

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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