Temporary Data Associate - Yang-Tan Institute - 2 openings

Position is located in Ithaca, NY, within the ILR School on the campus of Cornell University, or can be based remotely within New York State.

Our Team:

The Yang-Tan Institute (YTI) conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many aspects of disability in the workplace. Researchers and practitioners at YTI have helped companies, labor organizations, government agencies, schools, and communities throughout the United States and abroad to accommodate and integrate individuals with disabilities. Our team consults with business and industry, and with policy makers, educators, disability advocates, and rehabilitation practitioners.

The Opportunity:

The position's primary focus will be as Temporary Extension Support - Data Associate for the NYS Education Department's Data Technical Assistance Partnership (D-TAP). Must reside in New York State to complete project responsibilities.

This role will provide coaching and technical assistance to content specialists supporting educational organizations, develop curriculum and materials, and support Partnership evaluation planning and implementation for the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) for Data. The position will work with other Technical Assistance Partnerships to support twelve Office of Special Education Educational Partnership Regional Teams, which include content specialists from Regional Partnership Centers (RPCs), as well as Family and Community Engagement Centers (FACE Centers, early childhood and school age). Must reside in New York State to complete project responsibilities.

This is a temporary full-time position with an appointment through December 31, 2026.

We require these qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's, Doctorate, or law degree) in evaluation, special education, general education, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, disability studies, adult education, or other related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing professional development and/or technical assistance.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in K-12 education settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience teaching adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and to contribute to the innovation and outcome success of a team.
• Relevant professional leadership and network development at the state and regional level.
• Frequent travel required.
• Must reside in or be able to travel to New York State to complete project responsibilities.

Our preferred qualifications:

• Terminal degree in special education or education-related field.
• Minimum of two to four years conducting research, training, coursework, organizational development support, and system level interventions to regional, state, or national networks.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience providing information dissemination through the use professional development and/or technical assistance to practitioners in special education or related field.
• Two or more years of experience working in K-12 education with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated writing ability and scholarly record in the thematic content area (articles in peer-reviewed journals, articles in trade publications, research and project reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and mentoring, coaching, and supervising academic and/or research personnel and graduate students.
• One to three years of successful grant writing and grant management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading research/evaluation projects.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Significant experience and demonstrated competency in wide-ranging qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
• Proven ability to use and learn different software packages and web-based tools.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in large project management (e.g. several staff and budgets exceeding $500,000).
• Professional credentials in disciplinary area, such as appropriate state and national licensure, certifications, etc.
• Minimum three years of experience with distance learning.

ILR School Outreach appreciates employees by providing the opportunity to work remotely 2-3 days per week on campus-to-home hybrid schedule.

Salary $70,000 to $82,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Cornell appreciates employees with great rewards & benefits:

Cornell understands that different individuals have different needs and concerns regarding salary, benefits, and rewards. That's why we've created a comprehensive and flexible program to meet your needs.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-academic staff, benefits eligible opportunity located on the Ithaca ILR campus, hybrid and remote options within New York State available for consideration.

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

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