EO · 1 month ago
Research Director
Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expEO is seeking a Research Director responsible for leading the gathering, management, and architecture of data for various projects and initiatives. The Director will develop monitoring and evaluation tools, collaborate with community stakeholders, and translate data into actionable metrics to support the organization's mission and goals.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and implement methods to monitor, evaluate, and improve program performance, with a focus on outcomes at the programmatic and community levels
Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research using advanced methodologies, including surveys, statistical analysis, and evaluation frameworks
Lead the collection, preparation, validation, and analysis of data from multiple internal, external, community, regional, and publicly available sources
Create clear, actionable reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that summarize key findings and support decision-making
Serve as an organizational expert on research methodologies, data visualization, and business intelligence tools
Document data, research, and evaluation processes, policies, and procedures, and cross-train staff to ensure continuity and backup
Collaborate with the VP and AVP of Programs to develop a comprehensive research agenda and ensure organizational research needs are met efficiently
Drive strategy and execution for data collection, evaluation, and analytics efforts, ensuring processes are streamlined and optimized
Measure, track, and report community outcomes aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, and support ongoing community input and feedback
Collaborate with EO staff, community partners, and independent researchers to develop logic models, evaluation plans, and other strategic tools
Design and lead research requests and special studies as needed
Develop and manage relationships with institutional partners to support shared learning and joint research and evaluation initiatives
Facilitate and manage data-sharing agreements with third parties to expand access to relevant data and analytical support
Coordinate with MarCom to create and maintain standard and custom reports, and train program staff to develop regional- and site-level reports
Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and fundraising efforts by providing evaluation content, program performance analysis, and relevant population-level context
Supervise the Research Specialist and the Research Coordinator
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from accredited four-year college or university
Relevant education, training and certifications in measurement, program evaluation, statistics and data analytics in the areas of human service, education and/or community health
Three to five years' experience designing and/or conducting evaluations of programs and interventions at different stages of development in the field of childcare or education and career pathways
Expert level proficiency in Excel, analytical and data visualization software (e.g., Clear Impact, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)
Experience using survey and interview instruments, Survey Monkey
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said
Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time
Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules
Exhibit a positive attitude
Exhibit a professional manner and appearance
Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills
High level of trust, integrity, and ethics
Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information
Advanced understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet, SaaS products, Microsoft Office products, etc
Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, conference phones)
Working knowledge of online remote work technologies
Ability to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully to meetings
Ability to work with HR to recruit, hire, onboard, and train employees
Proven ability to provide senior-level employees with actionable feedback via 1:1 meetings or performance evaluations
Ability to align team goals with the larger company vision through team meetings and status updates
Ability to effectively delegate work
Proven ability to produce results by collaborating effectively
Proven ability to manage administrative project budgets, update metrics, and manage projects effectively
Ability to document role or project-specific processes
Ability to link project goals and objectives to company-wide objectives
Ability to monitor and update Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to evaluate project health and effectiveness
Proven skills in coaching, delegation, and accountability
A deep alignment with EO's mission to build thriving communities through education, workforce innovation, and wellness
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Reliable high-speed home internet access
Preferred
Master's degree in economics, statistics or related fields
Experience facilitating data-informed continuous improvement
Mastery of all facets of the research cycle from study design to instrument construction to data analysis and insight generation
Advanced analytical and statistical techniques to include multivariate analyses, predictive analytics, and modeling
Company
EO
At EO, we research, pilot, and scale innovative education, workforce, and well-being initiatives that help communities thrive.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase