Associate Director of Research
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Vera Institute of JusticeCriminal Justice Research
Remote from CaliforniaFull-TimeManager
Salary129,000 - 134,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementData Analysis
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a relevant social science field (e.g., public policy, criminal justice, or sociology) or equivalent experience.
- 9+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Several years of experience supervising interdisciplinary research teams.
- Proven experience conducting applied policy research and working with mixed methods.
- Subject matter expertise in current criminal legal systems and policy, particularly in California.
- Strong understanding of relevant administrative datasets and sources.
- Commitment to racial equity.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and oversee all aspects of Vera California research in alignment with organizational priorities.
- Supervise, support, and mentor research staff, including leading recruitment efforts.
- Serve as Principal Investigator on projects, managing IRB applications and ensuring ethical standards.
- Lead data collection and analysis, overseeing mixed methods research and data management.
- Represent the research portfolio externally, including providing testimony, media outreach, and participating in coalitions.
- Coordinate with internal departments to develop research-informed advocacy and communication strategies.
- Collaborate on annual planning, program development, and fundraising.
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