Senior Director, F.D.P.R.I.

Job Title:         Senior Director, Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI)

Department:    Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute 

Reports To:     VP, Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI)

FLSA Status:   Exempt 

Band:                D1 – Location 3

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The position manages and coordinates the implementation of FDPRI’s research agenda, including the production of the annual statistical report, research on HBCUs and other projects as assigned; assists the VP, FDPRI in strategic and budget planning; represents FDPRI in meetings with partner organizations and ensures that the daily functions of the Institute are operating smoothly.

ABOUT UNCF 

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Assists the VP, FDPRI in developing the strategic direction of the Institute, establishing the budget and writing fundraising proposals to support the strategic plan.
• Co-directs and manages the implementation of the research agenda with a particular emphasis on the research on HBCUs, including providing support to the VP, FDPRI in managing the Research Advisory Group’s work.
• Works in close collaboration with the Institute for Capacity Building and supports their efforts to gather and use data on the six core areas of their work, including designing and managing the process for issuing and deciding on RFPs for research and evaluation projects associated with ICB projects.
• Oversees the implementation of the Annual Statistical Report including ensuring that the survey instrument is built to yield the data needed for ongoing knowledge-building about HBCUs.
• Oversees the management of the projects that support Program Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

May directly supervise 4 employees and interns as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PhD or EdD required. Requires a minimum of ten years related experience; higher education policy and research experience preferred.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES 

• Strong knowledge of the following: R-Scripts, Power BI, descriptive and inferential statistics, and big data analytics.
• Previous experience with use and application of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
• Ability to present data to all audiences in and outside of the higher education community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave 

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Incentive Pay 

Salary Range: $117,000.00 To $125,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid position: 4 days in-person, 1-day remote work schedule, located in UNCF's Atlanta building.

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V