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The Fortune Society
Job Announcement

Position: Director of Research

Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director II of
Programs, and with latitude for independent judgment and
initiative, the Director of Research is responsible for
oversight and management of The Fortune Society's research
and evaluation activities. Utilizing state of the art
scientific methodology, the Director of Research will produce
interim and final evaluations for HRSA/SPNS projects, publish
articles and studies in peer review journals and periodicals
and develop new research opportunities for The Fortune
Society. Responsibilities include the following:

Design and direct research and evaluation methods and
products;

Prepare articles, papers and studies for publication;

Design, direct and supervise data collection and analysis;

Collaborate with the Director of Information Technology;

Represent Fortune at seminars, conferences and professional
forums in the capacity of agency researcher/evaluator;

Develop and implement conversion methodology to format data
in Fortune's databases in preparation for study and analysis;

Act as agency contact and liaison with national and local
evaluators conducting cross-site and multi-site research;

Develop agency capacity to produce relevant policy research;

Prepare and submit research grant applications for government
and foundations;

In conjunction with the executive team, develop a plan which
enhances Fortune's mission and philosophy and CBO culture
through research;

Perform assigned tasks as directed.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a research related field including but not limited
to psychology statistics, social work or public health;

Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English);

Publications in peer review journals;

Demonstrated experience and success in grant writing;

Experience in working with disadvantaged or special
populations (e.g., HIV, ex-offenders, homeless, mentally
ill);

Experience with grass roots community based organizations
engaged in advocacy;

Knowledge of computer databases (e.g., Paradox, MS Access and
statistical applications, e.g., SPSS);

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal
skills;

Writing samples required;

Ability to work effectively with multiple managerial levels
and staff with diverse backgrounds.

Salary commensurate with experience, Excellent benefits
package.

References, salary history/requirement and cover letter to be
submitted with application to Sandra Powell, Human Resources
Manager, The Fortune Society, 53 West 23rd Street, New York,
NY 10011, Fax # (212) 255-4948.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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