Senior Director Research

Qualifications

We recognize that qualifications extend beyond a checklist, and we encourage candidates who believe they could be a good fit to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. We value diversity, inclusivity, and belonging, and we invite all to join us in driving transformative change in education.

• Extensive, Diverse Set of Research Experiences: With over seven years of professional experience, you have a proven track record of success in leading mixed-method research, developing of actionable evaluation systems, and working with education practitioners to ensure research is grounded in their practice as well as used to improve educational practice. You have experience in working with education system leaders – district leaders, principals, teachers, nonprofit staff, and philanthropy – on the effective use of data to inform educational improvement. Because of its research focus, this position requires graduate-level credentials. A Master’s in Education, Public Policy, Data Science, or other relevant fields is required. Experience in applied research (qualitative, quantitative, evaluation), advocacy and/or community engagement, nonprofit programming, and data system building make you well-prepared for this experience.
• Exceptional Leadership of Data Systems Building, Evaluation, and Mixed-Methods Research: You have the core skills needed to lead the development of data systems using both quantitative and qualitative approaches focused on measuring school and district success. You have the skills to lead and interpret school quality measures. You have experience overseeing and executing evaluations in educational settings, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Insightful Analytical & Verbal & Written Communication Skills: Your excellent analytical skills and your creative problem-solving abilities enable you to tackle challenges with innovative solutions. Your verbal and written communication skills effectively convey complex ideas simply and compellingly to diverse audiences. You have a track record of externally published reports on key issues related to educational equity, school system improvement, and school quality.
• Efficient Project Management: You have experience managing complex projects with several team members and have a variety of roles and competencies. You manage tasks across team members well. You anticipate risks to the effective execution of projects and seek to mitigate those risks. You identify the right tools and effectively match talent to project needs.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Your interpersonal skills are well-rounded, enabling you to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from elected officials and district leaders to students and families. You effortlessly collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and skillfully facilitate joint problem-solving with partner organizations, communities, and districts.
• Orientation to Action & Impact: You have a demonstrated ability to translate ideas and recommendations into action. Your well-developed influence skills allow you to facilitate change, build capacity, and achieve desired outcomes through collaboration.
• Self-motivated and Entrepreneurial: You possess a highly self-motivated work style and eagerly embrace leadership roles within our organization. Your proactive nature and initiative are catalysts for progress and growth- within our organization and partner communities.
• (Preferred but not required) Experience Living in and/or Working in San Mateo, Santa Clara, or San Francisco Counties: You have built positive relationships and reputation that you can bring to bear in our partnership work.
• (Preferred but not required) Adept at communicating in Spanish: You are able to engage a diverse range of community members, including many who are Spanish-speaking.
  

Additional Details & How To Apply

In this role, you would be joining a small and growing team. Bay Ed Fund currently has six staff members and plans to expand to 8-10 staff members in the coming months.

This role has a salary range of $150K-$175K based on experience. Bay Ed Fund offers a generous benefits package, including holiday and vacation time; health, vision, and dental insurance; and 401K matching.

Apply now to contribute your expertise and inspire a future where every student can achieve their full potential and thrive as an adult in the Bay Area. Together, we will make a lasting impact.