Director, Research and Policy (New York) (Families for Excellent Schools)
kitaro....@familiesforexcellentschools.org
ABOUT US
At Families for Excellent Schools, our employees are passionate about their belief that all children should have access to great schools and education. We have diverse professional and personal backgrounds, and we don’t simply accept them - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, organization and the communities with which we work. We are an active and energetic group, who like to roll up our sleeves and get things done, which reinforces our culture and organization's core values of Collaboration, Results, Grit, and Respect.
THE ROLE
As Director of Research and Policy, you will develop stronger accountability between schools and the larger community through data analysis and publications on student achievement. Reporting to the Managing Director of Communications and work closely with other members of our cabinet, you will manage development of all policy research content – white papers, and short analyses, aligned to the overall campaign. You will work as an integral member across multiple teams and dive headfirst into a fast-paced environment. If you are an expert writer, love working with people, and want to be involved in mission driven work, we happily invite you to apply to join our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the Director of Research and Policy will include but are not limited to:
- Lead Families for Excellent Schools’ development of research and policy initiatives.
- Have expertise in state and federal public school assessment and accountability systems, high-leverage education reform policies, and essential elements of high quality schools for low-income children;
- Write reports and prepare presentations on student achievement and public education reform issues in the region designed for various diverse audiences, including parents (particularly low-income parents), the media, business leaders, school districts, and the broader community;
- Lead the Research and Policy Team, including a research and policy manager and data analyst contractors;
- Supervise the analysis and reporting of public school student achievement data in the region.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic, results-oriented environment in which expectations are high for both the quality and speed of work. In addition, they should have the following:
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, policy, and research related to the education;
- Expert writing skills; strong oral presentation skills;
- Successful experience working in entrepreneurial environments, with the capacity to be flexible, collaborative, and solutions-oriented;
- Strong project management skills; detail orientation, with an ability to operate in a highly organized fashion;
- Ability to effectively build relationships with various internal and external partners;
- Preferred commitment to education, low-income communities, and communities of color.
PAY & PERKS
We provide competitive salaries and a full slate of benefits including health coverage, an FSA, a 401K plan with 5% matching and pre-tax commuter benefits. We have a generous vacation policy, and our office is shut down for a week at the end of the calendar year. Perks include a shiny new MacBook on your first day and open and collaborative office space at our offices in NYC, Boston, and New Haven.