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Dear Comm-Org members:

We have an opening for a policy analyst with political 
consciousness, a 
commitment to school reform, and strong writing skills. Here is the 
announcement:

JOB POSTING: POLICY ANALYST

The National Center for Schools and Communities at Fordham 
University has 
an opening for a full-time policy analyst to help further our mission 
of 
providing high quality quantitative and qualitative policy analyses to 
parent- and community-led efforts to close the achievement gap 
between low- 
income children and children of color in our public schools and 
other students.

Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

A Master's degree in policy analysis, library science with a 
concentration 
in research or reference, educational research, social work with a 
concentration in research, community or social psychology, 
sociology, 
political science, or other relevant social science.

One to three years applicable experience as an analyst or 
researcher in 
settings emphasizing applied or advocacy-related research.

Strong library and Internet research skills.

Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to 
synthesize 
and translate complex information into terms and formats that are 
readily 
accessible to the general public.

Strong Excel, database, and file management experience.  SPSS a 
plus.

Comfort, empathy, and facility in dealing across cultural and class 
lines 
in person and by phone.  Conversational ability in a language other 
than 
English a plus.

Ability to function well both in a team and in situations requiring a 
high 
level of autonomy.

An outcome focused work style, initiative, multi-tasking capacity, 
and good 
social skills.

A commitment to social change and, specifically, to public school 
systems 
that provide high quality education for all children regardless of 
race, 
economic circumstance, or family situation.


The National Center for Schools and Communities is a joint project 
of the 
Graduate Schools of Education and Social Service.

This position and the Center  are grant funded.  This opening is not 
a 
faculty line.  Salary range: $40-50,000 plus outstanding benefits.

Please send resume and two brief (three to five pages each plus 
title 
pages, excerpts encouraged) to:  Analyst Position, National Center 
for 
Schools and Communities, 33 West 60th Street, 8th Floor, New 
York 
NY  10023.  No faxes, emails, or attachments, please.