Senior Research Manager at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Senior Research Manager

Req ID: 67272BR

School or Unit: Harvard Kennedy School

Description: Job Summary

The Senior Research Manager will lead the design, implementation, and dissemination of longitudinal research on student, program, and employer outcomes at Career & Technical Education (CTE) healthcare schools and hospitals at 10+ sites nationwide. The Senior Research Manager will work closely with the sites to support data collection and reporting best practices and share evidence to inform continuous program improvement. The Senior Research Manager will manage and execute data collection and analysis efforts, including developing and overseeing data systems and visualizations and drafting reports and other written materials. The Senior Research Manager will also manage project timelines, researchers, and stakeholders, and spearhead dissemination efforts. This position will work closely with and report to the Project Co-Directors.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 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

Additional Information

Learn more about our work culture and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Salary Range: $76,400 - $130,000

Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

About Us

Based at the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Project on Workforce is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project between the Wiener Center, the Harvard Business School Managing the Future of Work Project, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Our mission is to chart the course for a postsecondary system of the future that creates more & better pathways to economic mobility and to catalyze action across leaders in business, education, and policy to collectively address America's shared skills & employment needs. We do this by (1) producing high-quality research and generating applied insights for leaders in business, education, and public policy (broadening the knowledge base of "what works" for building the skills of the future); and (2) using dissemination and convening to close the gap between research and practice (making research actionable for users). We collaborate actively with various stakeholders within and outside of Harvard, including post-secondary education, employers, and the government.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, 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 handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code: RS0057 Researcher III Humanities

Job Function: Research

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub Unit: ------------

Salary Grade: 057

Department: Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy


Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status: Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity


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