Senior Director, Impact Research & External Relations

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); A distancia; USD 100.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Modest relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

PhET Interactive Simulations at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Director or Senior Director of Impact Research and External Relations to lead funding and evidence-building efforts. You will shape proposals, funder engagement, and sustainability strategies for PhET’s open resources, collaborating with leadership and education researchers.

You will analyze usage data, surveys, and classroom stories to strengthen the case for support and inform future directions, with flexibility for

Formación

• Experience building relationships with foundations, corporate funders, or other external partners.
• Experience using research/data to understand impact or inform strategy.
• A track record of developing successful grant proposals, including grants of $100,000+.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of new funding and research opportunities in partnership with PhET leadership.
• Build PhET's evidence base on reach, use, and impact using data, surveys, interviews, and stories from classrooms worldwide.
• Research the funding landscape for education, STEM, and educational technology and synthesize findings to guide funding strategy.
• Grow and diversify funding by cultivating relationships with foundations, companies, and other partners.
• Shape external positioning and the case for support using research, global reach, and impact.
• Develop and lead concept notes and grant proposals with senior leadership.
• Report on grant outcomes and project impact to funders.
• Document lessons from peer organizations to inform PhET's long-term strategy.
• Share findings through impact reports, white papers, and publications.
• Supervise the Impact Research and External Relations Specialist position.

Conocimientos

Funders relationships

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communications

Analytical storytelling

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

PhET Interactive Simulations at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Director or Senior Director of Impact Research and External Relations to lead funding and evidence-building efforts. You will shape proposals, funder engagement, and sustainability strategies for PhET’s open resources, collaborating with leadership and education researchers.

You will analyze usage data, surveys, and classroom stories to strengthen the case for support and inform future directions, with flexibility for