Managing Director, Innovation Research About the Company Accomplished organization providing educational assessment services to schools
Industry
Education Management
Type
Non Profit
Founded
1947
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories Consulting & Professional ServicesEducationSkill AssessmentAssessment DevelopmentAssessment SolutionsConsulting ServicesETSEducational AssessmentsEducational ResearchEducational TestingEnglish Language LearningEnglish Language TeachingMeasurement SolutionsSoftwareSoftware Development & DesignStandardized TestingTeacher LicensureTest AdministrationTest Authoring FirmsTest ScoringTrainingEdTechAssociation Specialties Educational MeasurementResearch and Assessment DevelopmentEnglish Language LearningHigher EducationTeacher Licensure and Certification Business Classifications B2BSAAS About the Role The Company is in search of a Managing Director for Innovation Research to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge research agenda at the intersection of digital learning, assessment, and advanced digital technologies. The successful candidate will be a recognized thought leader in the field, with a focus on revolutionizing and redefining assessment paradigms to meet the needs of a dynamic digital world. This role involves providing strategic leadership to a team of world-class scientists, overseeing interdisciplinary research programs, and fostering external research relationships. The Managing Director will also play a key role in securing research grants and philanthropic funding, guiding research teams in their external funding strategies, and contributing to the development of compelling research proposals.
Applicants for the Managing Director position should have a strong background in digital learning, assessment, and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and process data. The role requires a visionary leader who can drive innovation and ensure that the research conducted is at the forefront of the field. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in interdisciplinary research, with experience in collaboration across diverse academic and professional disciplines. A strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to represent the organization as an ambassador in the research community are essential. The Managing Director will be instrumental in advancing the company's mission to create a world where all learners can improve their lives through education, and as such, a deep commitment to the values of quality and equity in education is a must.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Business DevelopmentInformation TechnologyStrategy