<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">Are you a seasoned education researcher eager to make a real difference for preK-12 students nationwide? GreatSchools is looking for an experienced director-level researcher to conduct and facilitate applied research to optimize the impact of our programs on parent engagement and student outcomes. Your work will guide the direction of our programs that help millions of families throughout the United States, and are distributed online and through community organizations.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">The Director of Research, reporting to VP, Growth and Strategy, will be responsible for the following activities:</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Identify promising scalable, information-based interventions to pilot and study in the area of parent engagement in preK-12 education, in tight collaboration with product leadership. Outcomes of interest include increased demand for high quality schools and increased involvement in supporting learning at home.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Drive GreatSchools' research agenda to better understand the impact of information on parents' attitudes and behaviors in supporting their children's education, with a focus on underserved populations.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Develop partnerships with external experts, researchers, and strategic partners and work with them to facilitate, design, and implement mission-aligned research and evaluation projects.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Create actionable insights for improving products and programs based on results of internally and externally-driven research.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Contribute to fundraising and partnership development efforts by effectively communicating about our theory of change, evidence of impact, and areas for further research.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Translate research findings for a broad audience and contribute to GreatSchools' thought leadership efforts.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">Requirements:</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-A passion to improve education for all students and understanding of the K12 education landscape in America. </span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Master's degree or Doctorate (preferred) in education research, behavioral economics, or related social sciences. </span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Skilled at engaging researchers and subject-matter experts from multiple disciplines to analyze root causes to problems in preK-12 education and identify promising interventions to test.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Agility with a wide variety of applied research approaches to guide program design, development and implementation, including both fast-cycle and long-term experimental techniques. Must have significant research experience involving qualitative and quantitative methodologies.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Must possess exceptional management and collaboration skills, able to lead and influence high-performing staff and colleagues, while also ready to roll up your sleeves.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Demonstrated success presenting research to leaders in the field of education, including researchers, practitioners and policymakers.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">-Experience working with diverse populations.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">How to Apply: </span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">Please submit a cover letter, including salary requirements, along with your résumé here (</span><a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=77b4cb1b51564762849183c7cacf931c" rel="nofollow" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:medium;line-height:inherit;font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;vertical-align:baseline;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-all">https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=77b4cb1b51564762849183c7cacf931c</a><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">). Your cover letter should include reasons why you want to work at GreatSchools. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace.</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">About GreatSchools:</span><br style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"bitstream vera serif","times new roman",serif;font-size:medium">GreatSchools is the leading national nonprofit empowering parents to improve educational opportunities for their child. GreatSchools' trusted ratings and school quality information help parents find the right school for their family and take action to improve schools in their communities. The thousands of articles, tips and interactive tools help parents support their child's learning and well-being every day. Families, community leaders and policy-makers turn to GreatSchools for the school information they need to guide children to great futures. </span><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Leora Lawton PhD<br>Executive Director<br>Berkeley Population Center<br>360 Barrows Hall<br>(of) 510-643-1270<br>(m) 510-928-7572<br><a href="http://www.popcenter.berkeley.edu" target="_blank">www.popcenter.berkeley.edu</a><br></div></div></div>
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