Constructive Dialogue Institute
Education • Non-profit • Training
Constructive Dialogue Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming conflict through constructive dialogue. The institute provides blended learning programs, training and certifications, and campus-wide solutions to equip students, faculty, and administrators with the skills needed for productive conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving. With a special focus on higher education, the institute aims to establish a shared language and set of norms across campuses to navigate differences and foster an environment of trust and collaboration. They offer free webinars, professional development, and original research to support meaningful dialogue within educational institutions, workplaces, and public service sectors.
Senior Director of Research and Evaluation
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October 29
Constructive Dialogue Institute
Education • Non-profit • Training
Constructive Dialogue Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming conflict through constructive dialogue. The institute provides blended learning programs, training and certifications, and campus-wide solutions to equip students, faculty, and administrators with the skills needed for productive conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving. With a special focus on higher education, the institute aims to establish a shared language and set of norms across campuses to navigate differences and foster an environment of trust and collaboration. They offer free webinars, professional development, and original research to support meaningful dialogue within educational institutions, workplaces, and public service sectors.
📋 Description
• Develop and steward a multi-year research and evaluation agenda aligned with CDI’s theories of change and organizational goals. • Design and oversee studies that assess program effectiveness, participant learning, and institutional impact. • Lead thought leadership research that explores emerging questions in higher education, civic discourse, and culture change—positioning CDI as a trusted voice in the field. • Integrate insights from multiple methodologies—quantitative, qualitative, UX, and behavioral science—to tell a coherent story about CDI’s impact and the broader ecosystem in which we work. • Ensure that research priorities reflect both internal learning needs and external opportunities to advance public understanding. • Work closely with the Chief Impact Officer and leadership team to translate research insights into organizational strategy. • Partner with program, partnerships, and communications teams to make findings accessible to campus partners, funders, and the public. • Serve as a spokesperson for CDI’s research, contributing to external reports, articles, panels, and convenings that advance dialogue and culture change in higher education. • Supervise a cross-disciplinary research team, spanning junior to senior contributors with expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. • Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development that supports each team member’s growth and accountability. • Cultivate a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture grounded in curiosity, clarity, and follow-through. • Strengthen research operations, including data management, documentation, dashboards, and internal reporting workflows. • Establish standards for study design, analysis, and dissemination to promote consistency and rigor across projects. • Collaborate with quantitative researchers to maintain high-quality evaluation data systems and repositories.
🎯 Requirements
• 8-13 years of experience in applied research, evaluation, or social/behavioral science, ideally in education or nonprofit settings. • Doctorate in a social or behavioral science field (e.g., psychology, education, political science, sociology, or related discipline) required; in exceptional cases, a master’s degree with extensive applied research leadership experience may be considered. • Demonstrated success leading mixed-methods research teams and managing complex portfolios. • Strong conceptual thinker who can connect micro-level program data with macro-level cultural trends. • 2+ years of people management experience. • Excellent written and verbal communicator, with experience translating research into compelling narratives and publications. • Values curiosity, humility, and collaboration. • Experience building or scaling research infrastructure is a plus.
🏖️ Benefits
• employer-supported health, vision and dental plans • subsidized parental leave • 3% 401k match • short- and long-term disability insurance • life and AD&D insurance • $1,000 annual professional development budget • Unlimited PTO • 13 company holidays
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