About the position
Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on
the day before the listed closing date.
Weekly Work Hours
40
Compensation Range
Staff Range N06
Salary Minimum
$68,840.00 Annually
FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)
Work Location
- All positions are considered on-site roles.
- After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible
to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job
responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and
Dallas College policy.
- Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,
even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state
law.
Position Type
Staff
Position / Job Summary
The Center for Student Parent Success (CSPS) coordinates and
expands services across Dallas College’s seven campuses to help
student parents balance academic, family, and work
responsibilities. The Principal Researcher leads the design,
implementation, and evaluation of CSPS’s research agenda, using
mixed-methods approaches to assess programs and guide data-informed
decision-making. Reporting to the Executive Director of CSPS and
collaborating with the Student Outcomes Lab at The Research
Institute at Dallas College, this role produces the evidence base
that informs institutional strategy, resource allocation, and
program improvements to advance student parent success.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead the design and implementation of needs assessments and
formative, summative, and outcome evaluations using established
program evaluation frameworks (e.g., Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Learning (MEL) systems).
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Design and implement quantitative and qualitative data
collection strategies and instruments, including surveys,
evaluation rubrics, and interview and focus group protocols, and
develop sampling approaches.
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Apply quantitative methods to assess student outcomes using
survey and college administrative data.
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Conduct foundational research (e.g., literature reviews, data
exploration, consultation with subject-matter experts) to inform
evaluation design.
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Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to evaluate
student parents’ access to, utilization of, and satisfaction with
CSPS programs and services, as well as related academic
outcomes.
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Synthesize research findings and translate results into
actionable recommendations that inform Center strategy, policy, and
resource allocation decisions.
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Produce high-quality reports, memos, briefs, and presentations
to communicate research findings to stakeholders and
leadership.
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Complete required Dallas College professional development and
human subjects research training each academic year (minimum of 19
hours; people leaders complete an additional 16 hours of leadership
development).
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Performs other job duties as assigned.
The following duties are required for People Leader roles
specifically:
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Exercises discretion and decision-making authority in the
recruitment, selection, hiring, coaching, development, and
termination of staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
and workforce planning strategies.
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Drives high performance by administering the performance
management process, setting clear expectations, conducting
evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee
engagement and retention.
Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or
Certifications
Minimum Qualifications for Role
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Bachelor’s degree in social science or education with coursework
in program evaluation, research design, qualitative and
quantitative methodology, statistics, or related discipline
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At least three (3) years of post-undergraduate/graduate
experience conducting program evaluations in education or a related
field, including survey design, data collection, and analysis, and
qualitative research methods
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Expertise in program evaluation and qualitative/quantitative
research methods and analysis
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Demonstrated experience in academic and research-focused
writing
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Official transcripts required
Preferred Qualifications for Role
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Master’s degree in a social science discipline (e.g., Education,
Sociology, Public Policy, Economics, Psychology)
Conditions of Employment
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Valid driver’s license required
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Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may
require a fingerprint-based background check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We are looking for experience in the following areas:
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Expertise in program evaluation and assessment
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Expertise in qualitative research design, data collection, and
analysis
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Expertise in survey design, collection, and data analysis
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Proficiency in descriptive and inferential quantitative
analysis
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Experience with data analysis software; familiarity with data
visualization tools is a plus.
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Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills for
research and general audiences
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office
environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals
with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.
Applications DeadlineNovember 2, 2026
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