Research Scholar, School Planner

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194511EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Research Scholar, School Planner
Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $90,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; hybrid schedule eligible
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Institute For Transportation Research & Education
About the Department The Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is a North Carolina State University institutional research center. Located within the University’s visionary Centennial Campus, ITRE conducts surface, water, and air transportation research, while providing professional training and educational opportunities. ITRE collaborates with other University of North Carolina (UNC) system campuses and partners with transportation professionals around the globe.
ITRE was authorized by the NC General Assembly in 1976 and chartered by the UNC System Board of Governors in 1978. ITRE operated fully as an inter-institutional unit of the UNC System until 1992 when it moved to NC State’s campus. From 1992 to 2012, ITRE continued to operate as a multi-campus institute, reporting to the UNC System office for strategic direction with administrative support and oversight from NC State. Since 2012, ITRE has operated as an NC State institute in all respects.
ITRE is a university-based institute committed to leadership in the study of surface and air transportation issues through fostering analytical thinking, integrating technology in education and research, serving as a catalyst for problem solving, and cultivating professionals and students dedicated to excellence in transportation.
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Essential Job Duties This position will contribute to multiple initiatives at ITRE that support local, state and national Public Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade school district operational needs through technical expertise and project leadership. This position combines transportation, land use, and community needs utilizing current best practices in K12 Operations and quality Applied Research.


The primary function of this position is to support School & Community Aligned Master Planning (“SchoolCAMP”), a research and public sector consulting program designed to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with comprehensive planning, alternatives development, impact analysis, and implementation of school facility development and boundary planning that is sensitive to local community needs and school transportation concerns. The successful individual will facilitate quality, trusting relationships with LEA leadership and staff, school board members, community partners, local elected officials, industry advocacy groups, and the research community. This position will independently shape the research direction for school planning and transportation mobility/accessibility research and technical assistance projects within the broader SchoolCAMP Project.



Lead ITRE SchoolCAMP Educational Facility Master Planning initiatives
This position will independently shape the research direction for school planning and transportation mobility/accessibility research and technical assistance projects within the broader SchoolCAMP Project. They will provide direct, applied research and technical assistance in the area of School Transportation – comprehensive of all modes of school travel, including public transportation (transit), pedestrian, bicycle and yellow school bus service. The program manager will actively conduct research in school transportation supported by local, state and federal clients and engage in business development and management of awarded School Transportation research and technical service projects.



To achieve these objectives, this position will :

• Employ principles of land use and transportation planning, system-level planning and data-driven decision making;
• Use GIS, Data Collection, Database Structures and Data Analytics;
• Work with applied migration of data and information that support public education and operational decision making;
• Create written final reports and publicly present delivery to clients.

Project Management

• Engage in business development and contract procurement including grant proposal writing for research program funding;
• Serve as PI on mid- and large-sized externally funded projects (Foundation and Public Health-supported research; Government Institutions such as NCDOT, MPO/COG, County, School District);
• Develop, design and conduct complex research programs spanning transportation and school planning as P.I. or Co-P.I.;
• Be responsible for project timelines;
• Manage budgets, business accounts and invoicing;
• Author proposals and grant applications;
• Liaison to other departments and research units within NCSU as well as community institutions;
• Maintain a visible and active presence at local, state and national stakeholder convenings;
• Attend and present at meetings in support of Public School Systems, Municipalities and Counties in North Carolina and beyond.

In addition to serving as a leader and project manager for ITRE SchoolCAMP Educational Facility Master Planning initiatives, supports the development and growth of the ITRE Bike-Ped and Transit Research and Practice Groups.
Other Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree plus 7 or more years of independent research experience, or substantive relevant experience and education.

Other Required Qualifications

• Proven complex, multi-partner Project Management skills
• Knowledge of Principles of Public Education, Land Use and Transportation Planning
• Experience with large data collection, cleaning, organization and descriptive statistical analysis
• Experience with stakeholder and community engagement
• Experience with mixed methods participatory planning
• Familiarity with ArcGIS / QGIS and geospatial software platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Degree: Graduate degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Education, Geography and/or Geospatial Systems, Engineering, and/or Public Policy.
• Preferred Training: AICP Certification; GIS Certification; Project Management Professional (PMP); Recognized Educational Facility Planner (REFP)

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 03/02/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details

Position Number 00111892
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 062001 - Institute For Transportation Research & Education
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