Director, Research Operations

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

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⚙️ Operations

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The College Board

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. It connects students to college success and opportunity by supporting them in building essential skills for higher education and removing barriers to access. The College Board operates with a focus on respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals. Based in several locations across the United States, they strive to modernize operations and increase their digital footprint, supporting students and families nationwide.

📋 Description

• Provide function-wide operational leadership for the Research team • Coordinate and manage the research portfolio, including progress tracking, communications, publications, data, vendors, budgets, reporting, and transparency tools • Establish prioritization mechanisms and recommend prioritization decisions to the Vice President and Executive Directors • Reinforce accountability, role clarity, timing expectations, and execution ownership across the research portfolio • Organize workstreams, process and analyze data, synthesize literature, and translate information into implications and recommendations • Coordinate internal communications and manage publication and dissemination processes • Monitor external research publications, synthesize evidence, and assess strategic relevance for College Board stakeholders • Maintain a dynamic, accessible, and actionable repository of internal and external research evidence • Coordinate with College Board programs and the Engagement and Reach team to ensure evidence is used by decision-makers • Own and improve Research team operating functions, processes, tools, and workflows • Develop a durable operating model that can scale with future team growth, including documentation and training • Oversee common data resources, data licensing procedures, vendor management, and budget management • Build relationships with Executive Directors to support cross-functional initiatives • Report to the Vice President, Research and partner with Executive Directors

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in research operations leadership, organizational enablement, or related roles in complex, technical, or analytics-driven environments • Experience working closely with a senior executive • Bachelor’s degree • Experience working closely with research teams or in research-adjacent environments • Strong understanding of how research is designed, implemented, and communicated for greatest impact • Ability to design and implement scalable operating models, processes, and systems • Experience operating across multiple products or portfolios simultaneously in matrixed organizations • Strong stakeholder-management skills • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills • Comfort navigating ambiguity and a high degree of intellectual curiosity • Familiarity with education research topics across K12 and postsecondary • Ability to travel approximately 4 times per year • Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions, and ability to learn new digital tools independently • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills • Learner’s mindset and commitment to growth • Drive for impact and excellence, including data-informed decision-making • Collaborative and empathetic approach • Authorization to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid work option for candidates living near College Board offices • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package • Location-adjusted salaries • Meaningful career and supportive team • Opportunities to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions and new digital tools • Approximately 4 business travel trips per year