Managing Director, CALDER
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American Institutes for ResearchEducation Research
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.Full-TimeDirector
Salary189,000 - 230,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 years
- Required Skills
- LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder management
Requirements
- PhD in in economics, education, sociology, psychology, or a relevant field
- Minimum of 15 years managing and conducting research, evaluations, and related work
- National reputation for research and evaluation expertise in education policy
- Frequent consultant and commentator in the media about education policy and evidence
- Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 education policy
- Experience overseeing research studies using a range of methodologies
- Strong partnerships with, and extensive networks of, leaders in education research, policy, and practice
- Track record of winning competitive contracts/grants from funders
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to develop staff capacity in research design, methods, and measurement
Responsibilities
- Set and oversee the strategic direction of CALDER as a leading voice in using data to drive K12 education policy decisions
- Lead efforts to develop new business, including grant proposals and relationship-building with funders
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and potential clients who serve as policymakers at the national and state levels
- Build eminence for the work of CALDER and AIR, by maintaining visibility of the work in the media
- Design and carry out large research projects, including managing large teams to carry out those projects
- Mentor and provide feedback to staff to support growth in their ability to design and lead research projects
- Oversee the quality and technical rigor of deliverables and products
- Represent portfolio of work to internal and external audiences
- Collaborate with other AIR and LS leaders to ensure consistency in quality of work, identify and pursue cross-disciplinary opportunities, and expand organizational impact
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