Managing Director

🕒 2 days ago

🏄 California, Illinois, +3 more states – Remote

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💵 $189k - $230k / year

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American Institutes for Research

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1946

📚 Education

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2017-11

Education • Healthcare Insurance • Social Impact

American Institutes for Research is dedicated to advancing evidence and improving lives through rigorous research and evaluation. The organization focuses on education, health, human services, and international initiatives, providing technical assistance and data science capabilities to address critical social issues. With a mission to generate evidence that contributes to a better and more equitable world, AIR collaborates with communities, policymakers, and researchers to support evidence-based solutions across various sectors.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in economics, education, sociology, psychology, or a relevant field with a minimum of 15 years managing and conducting research, evaluations, and related work • National reputation for research and evaluation expertise in education policy as evidenced through publications, presentations, and service to the larger community • Frequent consultant and commentator in the media about education policy and evidence • Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 education policy • Experience overseeing research studies that use a range of methodologies including those that answer high leverage questions for policy makers and educators. • Strong partnerships with, and extensive networks of, leaders in education research, policy, and practice • Track record of winning competitive contracts/grants from funders (e.g., federal, state, and local government; foundations) • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior/managerial level • Proven ability to develop staff capacity in research design, methods, and measurement; project management; client and partner relationships, and business development • Commitment to AIR’s mission to generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

🏖️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.