Senior Director, Research Advisory & Strategy

EAB (Education Advisory Board); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,500 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days of PTO annually

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading education advisory firm is seeking a Director, Research Advisory Services, to provide consultative support to educational clients. This role involves building expertise in research terrains, working directly with partners, and guiding their strategic decisions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior executives and participate in ongoing research projects. The position offers the opportunity for remote work within the continental U.S. and requires 40-50% travel, making it ideal for those passionate about education and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 6‑8+ years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Experience working with client executives at educational institutions.
• Ability to engage with senior-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain issue expertise across research terrains.
• Work directly with partners to guide decisions and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate with the research customer success team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Facilitation skills

Data visualization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (Ideal)

Job description

A leading education advisory firm is seeking a Director, Research Advisory Services, to provide consultative support to educational clients. This role involves building expertise in research terrains, working directly with partners, and guiding their strategic decisions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior executives and participate in ongoing research projects. The position offers the opportunity for remote work within the continental U.S. and requires 40-50% travel, making it ideal for those passionate about education and data-driven solutions.