SHORT TERM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
SHORT TERM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
EVALUATION CONSULTANT
DURATION: October 2003 – December 2003
JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS: (http://jupiter.novanet.ns.ca)
Click on “About Novanet”
Click on “Novanet Distance Education”
DEADLINE: Applications accepted until September 29, 2003, Or until the position is filled.
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATES & LOCATIONS:
September 30, 2003
Dalhousie University, Killam Library, Learning Commons
University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 1, 2003
MacRae Library, Nova Scotia Agricultural College
135 College Road, Truro, Nova Scotia
CONTRACT: $10,500
SUPPORT: Assistant Project Manager, Pilot Participants, Novanet Technical Staff
CONTACT:
Bonnie Waddell (Project Manager)
Chief Librarian, MacRae Library
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
P.O. Box 550, Truro, NS
B2N 5E3
Telephone: (902) 893-6670
Fax: (902) 895-0934
E-mail: bwaddell@nsac.ns.ca
DUTIES:
The Evaluation Consultant for the four pilot projects as defined in the OLT contract for Project #21021 Remote Distance / Continuing Education Information Support Project is to: provide research expertise and direction for the evaluation of four pilot projects; provide assistance in planning the evaluation for each of the projects; oversee the trial or evaluation of each of the projects; analyze the data collected during trials; assist with the preparation of reports; promote effective communication among participants and other related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in the Social Sciences (or acceptable equivalent) with experience in structuring project evaluations. The ideal candidate would have recently graduated with a Masters degree in one of the social sciences and have some experience working in the non-profit sector; have experience with information technologies such as internet browsers, spreadsheet software, database management software, web page development software, course management software, web survey software, online tutorial development software; have an interest or experience with the challenges of distance learning and/or academic libraries; have good organizational and administrative skills as well as sound analytical, verbal and written communication skills. The incumbent will function as a member of a team, and therefore must possess good interpersonal skills.