Position Responsibilities Participate in all requisite Saybrook employee training Respond to Saybrook communication in a timely manner Serve in the capacity of dissertation chairperson, research methodologist, in alignment with college and department policy Collaborate and communicate with dissertation committee members to review and report on student progress Complete provided rubrics, provide relevant written feedback on student work using Track Changes Attend student proposal orals and dissertation orals Maintain technical skills related to Saybrook systems and procedures, including Canvas LMS, research administration (Mentor IRB), and petitions to form dissertation committee (Mentor Petitions) Facilitate ongoing communication with units within the Office of Research, Innovation, and Sponsored Projects (ORISP), including but not limited to the academic Department of Research and Dissertation Services Dissertation Chair Responsibilities Serve as advisors and mentors to students as they research and write proposals and dissertations. Chairs ensure students follow all program, department, college, and university procedures Contribute to the assessment of the student’s subject-matter knowledge Use Canvas LMS to communicate with students and evaluate their progress, materials, and drafts Oversee the student’s proposal writing process, IRB application, proposal orals, and defense schedules Use the provided dissertation rubrics Inform students and committee members as to milestone requirements in Mentor IRB and Mentor Petitions Facilitate committee discussions regarding student progress and readiness Ensure that the student conducts their research and writes their dissertation in compliance with Saybrook’s ethical guidelines and academic best practices, including those set forth in the university’s policies and procedures Dissertation Methodologist Responsibilities Assess the student’s readiness to successfully complete their dissertation research.