Director, Research (Remote)

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💎 Seniority level: Director, 8+ years

📍 Location: United States, EST

💸 Salary: 150000.0 - 170000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Data Science

🏢 Company: DataKind👥 11-50💰 $2,000,000 over 8 years agoArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big Data Analytics Data Visualization

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementAgileData AnalysisMachine LearningPeople ManagementContent creationData scienceStrategic ManagementAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingExcellent communication skillsResearchWritingData visualizationTeam managementStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingResearch skillsData modeling

Requirements:

PhD in Education, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field
8+ years of experience in research education leadership roles, preferably in higher education technology and 3+ years experience managing teams of researchers
Established portfolio of published research and speaking engagements
Proven success leading multi-stakeholder research initiatives
Deep understanding of higher education data systems and student success initiatives
Exceptional writing skills with ability to produce high-quality publications under deadline pressure
Demonstrated success overseeing a research team in order to meet deadlines and objectives
Strong network within higher education and/or education technology sectors

Responsibilities:

Lead Landscape Analysis: Spearhead comprehensive research that identifies critical integration needs and opportunities in higher education data systems
Drive Thought Leadership: Publish authoritative white papers, journal articles, and thought pieces that frame the problem space and position DataKind's approach
Design Experimentation Frameworks: Apply research insights to prototype testing, feature iteration, and market readiness assessments
Develop Measurement Strategies: Establish KPIs to assess impact and inform strategic decision-making
Represent DataKind: Share insights at conferences, policy forums, and industry events to foster engagement with thought leaders
Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with academic leaders, policymakers, and industry partners to support system integration initiatives
Lead a Research Team: Hire, manage, and mentor a Research Scientist and Research Coordinator to scale impact and ensure project success
Translate Complex Findings: Transform technical research into compelling narratives that engage stakeholders, funders, and product teams

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