Director of Research and Evaluation at VirtualVocations

A company is looking for a (Senior) Director of Research and Evaluation to lead research efforts and communicate impact in higher education.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and oversee a multi-year research and evaluation agenda aligned with organizational goalsLead a cross-disciplinary research team to conduct studies assessing program effectiveness and institutional impactTranslate research insights into organizational strategy and serve as a spokesperson for research initiativesRequired Qualifications8-13 years of experience in applied research, evaluation, or social/behavioral science, preferably in education or nonprofit settingsDoctorate in a social or behavioral science field; a master's degree with extensive applied research leadership may be consideredDemonstrated success in leading mixed-methods research teams and managing complex portfolios2+ years of people management experienceExperience building or scaling research infrastructure is a plus