Research Impact Director

Edmentum; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmentum, a dynamic educator- and student-focused company, seeks a senior Research Impact Director to translate research into real-world policy and product influence. This role blends research, strategy, and external engagement to elevate Edmentum's voice in national education discussions.

You will lead partnerships, design dissemination strategies, and guide the enterprise impact framework while advising our executive team on long-term research directions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education, social sciences, public policy, or related field.
• 10+ years of research, policy, or impact work in education or related sectors.
• External recognition as a thought leader with publications or policy roles.
• Ability to influence executives and achieve cross-functional alignment without formal authority.
• Translates complex research into actionable insights for policymakers and teams.
• Familiar with efficacy research, psychometrics, and education policy.
• Strategic thinker aligning research with enterprise goals and long-term direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and data storytelling abilities.
• Designs impact measurement frameworks for influence-based work.
• Collaborative leader who builds influence through partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Translate research into actionable insights shaping education policy and product design.
• Forge high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external bodies.
• Architect and execute dissemination strategies across portfolios and audiences.
• Design and own the enterprise impact measurement framework with KPIs.
• Represent Edmentum on national stages in journals and policy forums.
• Advise executive leadership on long-term research strategy.

Skills

Advanced degree holder

10+ years experience

Thought leadership

Executive influence skills

Policy and research translation

Data storytelling

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Ph.D. / Ed.D. or equivalent

Job description

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As Research Impact Director, you'll be the driving force behind transforming Edmentum's research into real-world influence. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on influence, partnership, and expertise rather than direct authority. You won't just share findings ... you'll shape narratives that resonate with policymakers, educators, and product innovators alike. Your work will elevate Edmentum's voice in the national education conversation and ensure our research drives meaningful change in classrooms and communities.

In this role you will:

• Champion the translation of research into powerful, actionable insights that shape education policy, inform product design, and elevate Edmentum's brand as a thought leader.
• Forge and nurture high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external academic, policy, and industry organizations to amplify our research footprint.
• Architect and execute bold dissemination strategies that bring our research to life across portfolios, platforms, and audiences.
• Design and own the enterprise impact measurement framework, defining KPIs that demonstrate the reach and influence of our work.
• Represent Edmentum on national stages, sharing our research in academic journals, policy forums, and industry events.
• Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership, helping shape the long-term research strategy and aligning impact initiatives with organizational goals.

Who You Are

• You hold an advanced degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent experience) in education, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• You bring 10 or more years of experience in research, policy, or impact roles within education or an adjacent sector.
• You are recognized externally as a thought leader, with a publication record, speaking history, and/or named role in academic or policy bodies.
• You have a proven ability to influence executives and drive cross-functional alignment without formal authority.
• You translate complex research into actionable insights for policymakers, educators, product teams, and the public.
• You are deeply familiar with efficacy research, psychometrics, and education policy.
• You are a strategic thinker who aligns research with enterprise goals and shapes long-term direction.
• You are an exceptional communicator skilled in writing, speaking, and data storytelling.
• You are skilled in designing impact measurement frameworks for influence-based work.
• You are a collaborative leader who builds influence through partnership and expertise.
• You are highly organized and skilled in managing complex enterprise initiatives independently.
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Job Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Pay range for this role:

$150,000 - $170,000 USD

At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a time away program, volunteer time away, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.

Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

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