Founder Director, Policy-Aligned Research Agenda

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,300 - 120,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a Director to lead the Policy-Aligned Research Agenda Building Lab. This senior role involves overseeing the development of key systems, facilitating partnerships, and driving national engagement for educational research. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in policy-making roles, strong facilitation and project management skills, and a strategic mindset. This position is crucial for shaping educational research initiatives and guiding impactful systems-level decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a policy-making role.
• Proven facilitation and project management skills.
• Strong track record of using data and research to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create systems to operationalize the PARABL model.
• Oversee facilitation with client organizations.
• Lead national interest generation for PARABL.

Skills

Policy-making experience

Facilitation skills

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Education Policy or related field

Job description

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a Director to lead the Policy-Aligned Research Agenda Building Lab. This senior role involves overseeing the development of key systems, facilitating partnerships, and driving national engagement for educational research. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in policy-making roles, strong facilitation and project management skills, and a strategic mindset. This position is crucial for shaping educational research initiatives and guiding impactful systems-level decisions.