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EIPA Scientific AdministratorBoys Town • Primary Location: Omaha, Nebraska
EIPA Scientific Administrator

EIPA Scientific Administrator

Boys Town • Primary Location: Omaha, Nebraska
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Participates in and provides scientific oversight of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Team and the Sign Language and Interpreter Learning Resources Team. Participates in policymaking related to sign language interpreting in educational settings at the state and national level. Develops and maintains a research program with international impact.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Ensures the integrity of the educational interpreter evaluation tools by documenting validity and reliability of the written and performance tests, conducting fidelity checks on rating teams, and developing procedures and processes for further test development.

  • Collaborates with the EIPA Supervisor to help inform and ensure evidence-based practices for current and future generations of the written and performance-based assessments.

  • Provides advisement in database design and modification

  • Provides advisement regarding content and speakers for EIPA national workshops

  • Contributes to the educational interpreter community by developing materials and resources and disseminating these on the EIPA website, workshops, and other relevant venues.

  • Develops and maintains a program of scholarly research that includes publishing in peer reviewed journals.

  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates research assistants and technicians.

  • Collaborates with other members of the research faculty on research problems of mutual interest.

  • Contributes to the national research effort in the field of interest through reviews of manuscripts, helping to organize national meetings, and service on committees of national organizations.

  • Acts as the representative and spokesperson for EIPA, answer questions related to EIPA that involve policy, theory, rationale and psychometric reliability and validity.

  • Serves on and leads appropriate BTNRH committees, assists in annual budget preparation, and performs other administrative functions as requested by the Director of the Research Center and the Vice President of Research.

  • Supports educational and clinical programming by providing families who wish to learn ASL or other sign language systems (ex Pidgin Signed English) by offering courses and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature and skill and experience with research procedures related to sign language, educational interpreting, language science, and Deaf culture, including knowledge of relevant research procedures.

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.

  • Excellent communication skills in sign and written modalities.

  • Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education and experience equivalent to that of a faculty member at a research university, including a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in education, linguistics, speech-language-hearing science, or a related discipline.

  • Leadership skills as demonstrated by history of directing/chairing field-related programs or projects.

  • Research skills as demonstrated by a significant record of publication in refereed journals and presentations at national meetings.

  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results .

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