Job Summary
A non-profit behavioral and social science research organization has a current position open for a Remote Managing Director.
Individual must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Conducting quality reviews of project deliverables and supporting project teams to clearly and effectively communicate research plans and findings
- Leading research studies and mentoring staff to successfully lead and contribute to education research studies as an advisor
- cCommunicating regularly with clients and internal team members to gather feedback, sustain project momentum, and respond to needs
Must meet the following requirements for consideration:
- PhD or MA in a substantive area such as education, social science, or social service discipline with national or international reputation for evaluation/research expertise
- Demonstrated experience conducting applied research, evaluating policies and programs, and/or conducting evaluations or impact studies
- Proven ability to manage large-scale research projects, lead teams, write reports, and publish and present findings Demonstrated success leading large scale initiatives with evidence of outcomes
- Demonstrated track record in conceptualizing and writing proposals that have resulted in funding to build a body of work
- Collaborative leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level
- A minimum of 15 years of leadership/management experience in the field of Education
