Research Operations Leader—Education Policy Center

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University seeks an Associate Director of Research Operations within the Center for Education Policy Research. This role is vital for ensuring that research is informed by evidence, requiring strong project management and operational skills.

The successful candidate will manage resource allocations for projects, maintain compliance with legal standards, and coordinate recruitment for the research team. This hybrid position allows for both office and remote work, emphasizing collaboration and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in research operations or closely related field.
• Experience supporting quantitative social science research.
• Knowledge of project management and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals and resource allocation.
• Maintain compliance with data use agreements and privacy standards.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics and onboarding processes.

Skills

Project management

Operational systems design

Research compliance frameworks

Staff supervision and mentoring

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Systems-thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Asana

Project management platforms

Job description

Harvard University seeks an Associate Director of Research Operations within the Center for Education Policy Research. This role is vital for ensuring that research is informed by evidence, requiring strong project management and operational skills.

The successful candidate will manage resource allocations for projects, maintain compliance with legal standards, and coordinate recruitment for the research team. This hybrid position allows for both office and remote work, emphasizing collaboration and operational excellence.