Associate Director of Research - Remote

Overview

The Associate Director of Research at Harvard University will oversee and develop analytical work for research projects, contributing to the strategic vision and ensuring quality of analytic products.

In Short

• Oversee a portfolio of analytic research projects.
• Lead a team in developing education research projects.
• Hire and supervise research managers and analysts.
• Provide training on research methods and statistical techniques.
• Manage project budgets and grant reports.
• Develop new project ideas and funding strategies.
• Ensure quality and reproducibility of research.
• Perform complex statistical programming.
• Communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to research reports and publications.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in economics, education, public policy, or related field.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• 6+ years of quantitative research experience.
• Experience with statistical programming in Stata and/or R.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with K-12 and postsecondary data sets.
• Ability to teach and support others in data analysis.
• Experience in grant writing and project budgeting.
• Experience working with state education agencies.
• PhD preferred.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Health insurance starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.