XQ Institute · 3 months ago
Head of Research, Evaluation, and Insights
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expXQ Institute is the nation's leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience. They are seeking a Head of Research, Evaluation, and Insights to lead the development and execution of a rigorous research and evaluation agenda, collaborating across multiple teams to leverage high-quality data and inform strategy.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior thought partner across teams, ensuring evidence-based decision-making in product, policy, and advocacy
Represent XQ externally as a trusted voice on research, evidence, and data related to high schools and transformation efforts
Develop a framework for evaluating the performance and impact of XQ's partner schools and school systems; oversee annual collection and analysis of data
Identify creative strategies to expand data sources and evidence to fill knowledge gaps and strengthen insights on school and system performance
Design and implement pilots that test cutting-edge tools and educational strategies, ensuring high-quality evaluation of outcomes
Share research insights internally to guide decision-making and partner with advocacy and communications teams to reach policymakers, educators, and communities
Launch and oversee targeted research projects on critical issues facing educators and policymakers in high school transformation
Leverage research and evaluation to surface opportunities and challenges in scaling high school transformation nationwide
Commission and manage vendors, contractors, and research partners to expand analytic capacity and deliver timely findings
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in research design, data analysis, and program evaluation, preferably in education or a related field
Advanced knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Proficiency with statistical analysis software and interest in leveraging artificial intelligence for research and evaluation
Demonstrated ability to translate research findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Experience managing external vendors, contractors, or research partners
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Robust health benefits
6% employer 401(k) match
Company
XQ Institute
XQ: The Super School Project is a national movement to reimagine high school.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Russlynn Ali
Chief Executive Officer
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