Remote Associate Vice President, Research, Evaluation and Analytics

Summary

Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) as we build a future that works—for everyone. We're seeking an Associate Vice President, Research, Evaluation and Analytics to lead and transform JFF's current research endeavors.

Requirements

• You bring expertise in leading enterprise research strategie s, and have le d large research team s through complex , mission - driven research , evaluation and assessment initiatives (New hires at the Associate Vice President level at JFF typically bring 15-20 years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions)
• You bring a deep understanding of the components across research, with expertise leading market research, evaluation, and impact assessment, and can communicate their value to both internal and external stakeholders
• You have experience leading rigorous and collaborative , mixed-methods research projects , and teams , and l everag e your research and evaluation expertise to influence and impact business decisions, outcomes and partnerships
• You are comfortable steering high visibility research and evaluation projects, designing research agendas and leading comprehensive market research studies
• You have led research projects in a manner that efficiently uses resources and probes the most relevant content by executing workplans, timelines and budgets to ensure success of research projects
• You are adept at analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, coding and analyzing themes for findings and the development of promising practices for the field
• You are committed to empowering, developing and coaching others through feedback, to ensure effective and consistent delivery of programs and services, while expanding the capacity and expertise of the team
• You have used your trust and relationship building skills to successfully lead teams through transformative change
• You have proven success in business development, relationship management and proposal development and have leveraged your research and leadership in support of these efforts
• You are authentic, inclusive, values-led and growth oriented, and know how to engage, inspire, develop, and manage others to achieve objectives
• You champion strategies for innovation, creativity, and continuous learning
• You connect people, projects, and resources to align with JFF’s mission and strategies
• You establish processes and systems to enhance team performance and service delivery
• You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work
• You are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF
• You value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own

Responsibilities

• Lead, Expand, and Elevate JFF’s Research Capacity
• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of 12 researchers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Enhance the team's capacity to conduct impactful research that informs policy and practice, elevating JFF's influence in the field
• Position the team as thought leaders in education and workforce development, driving broader conversations and influencing key stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision making for research initiatives at JFF, the Center for Career Navigation, and the Solutions Group
• Optimize operational, process, and system improvements to enhance quality, value, and efficiency
• Strengthen internal infrastructure and promote continuous learning and knowledge exchange across JFF, including through collaboration with JFFLabs , to support research excellence and growth
• Launch a Market Intelligence Function and Sustainable Business Model
• Establish capabilities for enterprise-wide market research, evaluation, and analytics to proactively support the research needs of JFF ’s business units
• Partner with internal executive leaders to create an enterprise research agenda that delivers practical and cutting-edge insights to inform JFF’s work
• Build JFF’s market research capabilities, guiding business units based on current and future market needs
• Create and implement a sustainable business model for JFF’s research activities, ensuring long-term financial viability and resource allocation for ongoing and future research initiatives
• Drive Strategic Research Partnerships and Business Development
• Leverage research and assessment to e ngage funders and strategic partners to develop and fund new ideas and initiatives
• Lead efforts to foster research and evaluation as a business model, c ontribut ing to business development goals for the Solutions Group, and achieving fundraising targets
• Establish new partnerships to expand JFF’s research capabilities, reach, and competitive edge
• Provide thought leadership on research and outcomes, representing JFF at high-profile events, through publications, and on social media
• Develop and Implement Research Strategy for the Center for Career Navigation
• Build a comprehensive, multi-year research agenda to inform the Center’s work and product development needs

Benefits

• Gratifying work experience
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers
• Annual home office stipend
• Office equipment as needed