Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors and AHEPPP Staff
Length of Term: One Year
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week, varies
Position Description: Lead the vision for AHEPPP's inaugural Research Committee! The Research Chair will guide the committee's priorities, facilitate meetings, and foster collaboration among members to advance research that strengthens family engagement. The Research Chair will help establish the committee's structure, shape its strategic direction, and build a lasting culture of research, scholarship, and knowledge-sharing. If you're passionate about family engagement research and excited to help launch and lead this new initiative, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities |
- Lead the Research Committee with the goal of developing program goals, topics of interest, and programs
- In collaboration with the Research Committee and the designated AHEPPP staff,
- Develop and refine the committee’s goals and objectives
- Design and implement programs aligned with these goals to promote research utilization and support members conducting research in this field
- Curate, expand, and maintain AHEPPP’s research library
- Compile and publish an annual list of relevant dissertations and theses
- Support researchers and writers through roundtables, writing groups, and mentorship opportunities
- Review and vet external research requests involving AHEPPP members
- Promote research literacy through accessible summaries, webinars, and conference programming
- Recommend annual research priorities for the association
Desired Qualifications |
- Current member of the association with at least 3 years of experience in Parent/Family Engagement
- Strong organizational skills
- Relational, collaborative, and responsive
- Ability to meet regularly with Research Committee
Contact: If you have any questions before applying, please contact Christine Self, AHEPPP Board of Directors, at Christine.Self@ttu.edu.