Director of Learning Innovation & Educational Research

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking an Assistant Director, Research & Learning Innovation to advance evidence-based practice and innovation in learning across its Langone Academy and Workplace Culture & Inclusion. The role combines program strategy with hands-on data analysis, research design, and facilitation for leaders, faculty, and staff.

The role supervises the Specialist, Survey Design & Analytics and leads applied research, evaluation studies, and dissemination of findings in internal and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, data analytics, public health, social science, health professions education, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in educational or organizational research, program evaluation, data-informed program improvement, or a related area, preferably in a health system, academic medical center, or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design and evaluation of learning programs or organizational effectiveness initiatives, including pilot and innovative efforts.
• Experience supervising staff, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel and at least one of SQL, R, Python, or SPSS; experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly dissemination such as publications or conference presentations.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or group learning experiences for professional audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and continuous improvement of learning programs grounded in data, research, and best practices in learning and organizational science.
• Define program goals, success metrics, and evaluation plans aligned with organizational priorities and talent strategies.
• Identify and advance opportunities to enhance learning through innovative approaches and longitudinal learning journeys.
• Use data, research, and participant feedback to shape recommendations on program design and learner engagement.
• Oversee development, implementation, and assessment of pilot initiatives and new learning solutions to improve impact and accessibility.
• Supervise the Specialist, Survey Design & Analytics, providing direction and oversight for survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting.
• Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences; share findings in committees and events.
• Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions related to program evaluation and innovation.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Tableau/Power BI

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking an Assistant Director, Research & Learning Innovation to advance evidence-based practice and innovation in learning across its Langone Academy and Workplace Culture & Inclusion. The role combines program strategy with hands-on data analysis, research design, and facilitation for leaders, faculty, and staff.

The role supervises the Specialist, Survey Design & Analytics and leads applied research, evaluation studies, and dissemination of findings in internal and