Associate Director of Research

Job Summary

To support a growing impact consultancy, the full-time Associate Director of Research will design and implement research projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate research efforts remotely from anywhere in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement research and evaluation projects tailored to client needs
• Lead data collection and analysis, including conducting interviews and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data
• Manage project timelines and client communications for a portfolio of research initiatives

Required qualifications

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in research and evaluation, preferably in nonprofit or client-facing roles
• Proven ability to design and execute quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research projects
• Familiarity with research and evaluation frameworks and methodologies
• Strong data visualization skills and experience with analysis tools such as NVIVO, MAXQDA, or R
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams and build trust with clients