Senior Associate, Research and Impact

Propel America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation is seeking a Senior Associate, Research & Impact to join its Strategic Impact and Learning (SIL) team to assess and build evidence about the ROI of the Foundation’s grantmaking.

Reporting to the Research & Impact Officer, the role will collaborate with the Program team to analyze, benchmark, and communicate the impact and cost-effectiveness of grant strategies and investments to inform data-driven decisions.

Job description

The Foundation is seeking a Senior Associate, Research & Impact to join its Strategic Impact and Learning (SIL) team to assess and build evidence about the ROI of the Foundation’s grantmaking. Reporting to the Research & Impact Officer, the Senior Associate will collaborate closely with the Program team to analyze, benchmark, and communicate the impact and cost-effectiveness of grant strategies and investments to inform data-driven decisions. The Senior Associate will manage a portfolio of research grants that include validation studies of grantee models and efforts to build critical knowledge aligned with portfolio strategies and domains. The role will also include directly supporting grantees to build evidence and key capacities. The ideal candidate combines research and analytical expertise with a collaborative and learning-oriented spirit, enabling them to engage with colleagues and external partners to apply insights toward achieving greater educational impact.