Remote Associate Director, Research Advisory

EAB Career Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days PTO annually

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

EAB is seeking an Associate Director for Research Advisory Services to work with university executives, boards, and senior leaders. The role blends strategic advisory duties with content delivery, consulting, and partnerships across the education sector.

Travel and in-market time are substantial, with remote opportunities within the continental United States. Ideal candidates have strong storytelling, data visualization, and stakeholder management skills, plus experience guiding high-level

Qualifications

• Experience working with client executives at colleges, universities, districts, or schools or as a consultant.
• Strong verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to tell a compelling narrative using data visualization and slides.
• Proven track record building relationships with senior-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain expertise across research terrains and deliver strategic guidance.
• Engage with senior institutional leaders and advancement teams to drive progress.
• Deliver EAB’s insights via phone, virtual meetings, conferences, and on campus.
• Diagnose problems, guide decisions, and propose solutions to partners.
• Collaborate with research customer success and sales for scalable delivery.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Client executive experience

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

EAB is seeking an Associate Director for Research Advisory Services to work with university executives, boards, and senior leaders. The role blends strategic advisory duties with content delivery, consulting, and partnerships across the education sector.

Travel and in-market time are substantial, with remote opportunities within the continental United States. Ideal candidates have strong storytelling, data visualization, and stakeholder management skills, plus experience guiding high-level