The Asian American Foundation · 2 days ago
Head of Data and Research
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expThe Asian American Foundation is dedicated to serving the AANHPI community by fostering belonging and prosperity. They are seeking a Head of Data and Research to establish a national leadership role in evidence-based insights and actionable research, overseeing the development of TAAF's data and research agenda to influence policy and philanthropy. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team while driving innovative solutions that address the nuanced needs of AANHPI communities.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and execute TAAF's future Data and Research strategy, ensuring that research insights inform every aspect of our innovative work
Position TAAF as a national thought leader on AANHPI data, trends, and solutions
Frame complex social, economic, and civic issues in ways that connect data to real problems and actionable solutions
Identify and cultivate partnerships with research institutions, think tanks, and philanthropic funders to expand the scale and impact of TAAF's research
Develop strategies for funding studies balancing self-funded research with co-funded or commissioned work
Represent TAAF in research collaborations, public forums, and convenings
Oversee the development of white papers, reports, and thought pieces on key issues in the areas of safety, belonging, prosperity and overall representation
Commission large-scale qualitative and quantitative studies to capture community needs at a granular level—not based on opinions, but grounded in data
Design and implement studies that answer critical questions for the community. Oversee and expand on existing research to identify gaps, patterns, and opportunities across cities, states, and issue areas
Establish consistent methodologies and data standards across TAAF programs
Establish a streamlined approach and core metrics to support continuous learning and improvement at TAAF, in partnership with the Chief Programs Officer and Head of Programs
Refine qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure impact over time of TAAF and partner organizations
Oversee the development of data dashboards and reporting policies to assess progress towards strategic impact goals
Oversee the development of TAAF's Annual Impact Report, digital impact stories, and other public facing materials
Build and manage a high-performing team of researchers and analysts to execute data projects and maintain TAAF's organizational database of AAPI-serving organizations
Manage budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships for research and evaluation projects
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of rigor and ethics
Serve as a senior thought partner to ensure data informs TAAF's initiatives and storytelling
Collaborate with other teams to package and disseminate findings for maximum visibility and impact, evaluate programs, identify learning goals, and align outcomes with TAAF's mission and impact model
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required; Ph.D. in a related field (social sciences, data science, demography, public policy, or education) strongly preferred
Ten or more years of relevant experience in research, data strategy, program evaluation, or impact measurement, including at least five years in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated experience in designing and leading complex research initiatives, from framing questions to communicating results
Proven success and experience leading high-performing teams that consistently deliver results while fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Deep understanding of research design, data analysis, and impact measurement
Exceptional ability to synthesize and communicate data-driven insights to diverse audiences
Strategic thinker with the capacity to balance visionary leadership and operational execution
Strong understanding of AANHPI communities and issues, with experience engaging them as key constituencies
Proven success securing or managing research partnerships and funding
Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills
Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven approach to achieving organizational goals
Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred
Ph.D. in a related field (social sciences, data science, demography, public policy, or education) strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (including dental and vision)
401k retirement plan
Company
The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Foundation is a convener, incubator committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for the AAPI community.
2-10 employees
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Funding
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2022-05-27Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Isabel Kim
Chief Financial Officer
Audrey Yamamoto
Chief Operating Officer
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