Director, Research

The Director, Research leads research efforts with functional area oversight across research, grants/RFPs, & policy, and support with product development, innovation, and content. This role deepens and executes a research agenda across Harmony Academy in collaboration with senior leadership and the Cause Research Institute at National University. The Research Director serves on the business senior leadership team and leads research team efforts including national level initiatives and partnerships related to research, including impact evaluations and mixed methods studies. The Director will help secure additional grant funds for research, as well as oversight over graduate and undergraduate students and other research assistants. The Research Director’s primary responsibilities include developing and executing a research agenda for Harmony Academy; partnering with staff to create structures for students to participate in research activities; leveraging various resources, including the development, coordination, and execution of research grant proposals; researching and evaluating the development and delivery of programs utilizing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; producing research briefs, white papers, and tools to enhance user experience; and engaging with other units within National University to enhance research efforts.