Senior Research Manager

$76,400 - $130,000/Yr

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Cambridge, MA

About the position

The Senior Research Manager at Harvard Kennedy School will lead longitudinal research focused on student, program, and employer outcomes in Career & Technical Education (CTE) healthcare schools and hospitals across more than 10 sites nationwide. This role involves managing data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings to support program improvement and inform stakeholders. The Senior Research Manager will collaborate closely with project co-directors and various stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and communication of results.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a longitudinal study of CTE healthcare pathways at 10+ sites across the country
• Support sites' data collection and reporting
• Support evidence-based continuous program improvement
• Lead evidence and data collection and analysis
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, research assistants, and project vendors
• Draft papers and articles distilling and communicating findings
• Lead communications and convenings to disseminate project results

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, political science, or closely related fields
• A minimum of 3 years of research management experience, including research design and implementation

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. in education, economics, business, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience communicating research and data insights to educators, employers, policymakers, or philanthropy
• Demonstrated success designing and executing longitudinal data collection efforts and communicating results to different audiences, including practitioners
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative education and/or workforce data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated experience in program evaluation, including descriptive and causal analysis
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, timelines, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including clear and concise writing for a variety of audiences
• Commitment to the Project on Workforce mission of building better pathways to economic mobility

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes, and biking benefits.