Research Manager

The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and McGraw-Hill Broadcasting. We are committed to a new digital evolution, a far-reaching global impact, and developing and retaining the talent needed for us to achieve these goals.At The McGraw-Hill Companies, our diverse range of resources—human resources— allows us to impact capital markets and economies worldwide.In fact, it is the distinct combination of talents, experiences, backgrounds, ideas, and opinions of each employee that makes our business success possible. And it is how we will build on your potential both personally and professionally. If you strive to impact the lives of countless individuals everywhere, begin by adding your unique perspective to ours. Job Description CTB/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Monterey, California, is the leading publisher of standardized achievement tests for children and adults across North AmericaThe McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor’s, BusinessWeek, J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and Broadcasting.  McGraw-Hill Education addresses every aspect of the education market from PreK-12 through professional learning.  Although we recognize the important role of traditional learning materials, today our business is rapidly moving toward digital solutions by adapting McGraw-Hill’s quality content to the latest technologies.  Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites, and interactive simulation subscription services. Serving Students, families, teachers, and educational leaders, McGraw-Hill’s Education’s Assessment and Reporting Group is the leading provider of full-service educational assessment and reporting products for PreK-12, adult education, and statewide testing programs.  Composed of CTB/McGraw-Hill and The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill, the Assessment and Reporting Group’s comprehensive range of formative and summative assessments, reporting tools, individual study guides, instructional programs, software, and services are built upon a tradition of research, innovation, and technical quality that benefit learners of all ages. We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Research Manager for our team in Burr Ridge, IL. The Research Manager is responsible for building and leading a team of the best and brightest Research Scientists in the applied fields of psychometrics and educational measurement. Supervising, coordinating, and managing research activities in support of CTB’s products and services. Planning, budgeting, recruiting, and fostering the development of research staff Directing research activities for products and/or contracts, and presenting and publishing research results. Contributes to the conceptualization and development of new products and services and enhancements in Research productivity. Represents Research at professional meetings (local, state and national) Contributes to CTB’s reputation for sound innovation and technical leadership through research presentations and publications.Required Qualifications:  Ph. D. or Ed. D. in psychometrics, educational measurement, or a related field. Four years post-degree experience in educational measurement or a related field preferred.  Extensive knowledge of educational measurement and ability to independently solve technical problems.  Ability to effectively lead, manage, and develop professional staff and find positive solutions to challenging situations or issues.  Proven track record of meeting schedule and budget commitments and demonstrating project leadership skills.  Ability to communicate technical concepts accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing, to audiences with a wide range of technical backgrounds.Desired:  3+ years of successful people management experience preferred.For more information please visit our website: http://www.ctb.com/. We are an equal opportunity employer. McGraw-Hill Education — Where the World Learns to Succeed Copyright 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Subject to Terms of Use. Read our Privacy Noticeonline. We are an equal opportunity employer.