Visionary Research Leader for Education and Workforce Transformation

7 days ago

Oakland, California, United States Jobs for the Future Full time

About JFF

JFF drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. With millions of people unfairly shut out of quality jobs, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.

We design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. Our staff of over 300 people across the country operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what's possible.

We're on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we're funded by leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and its mission to build a future that works—for everyone.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Well-being (DEIBW) at JFF

DEIBW are core to JFF's North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences. We celebrate and include these differences, constantly working toward ensuring they are represented.

We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment with our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.

About the Position

JFF's Research, Evaluation & Analytics team envisions a future where evidence-driven programs and policies empower individuals, transform education and workforce systems, and ensure access to quality jobs and meaningful career pathways. We're seeking a strategic, visionary leader responsible for reimagining, elevating, and leading JFF's enterprise research strategy.

This newly created role reports to the Vice President, Solutions Design & Delivery, leveraging analytical mindset and research expertise to lead a team of 12, establishing four distinct research workstreams: market research, research & evaluation, impact assessment, and the JFF research agenda. Your leadership will drive strategic partnerships and business development opportunities and help establish JFF as a research leader across the education and workforce development domains.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of 12 researchers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Enhance the team's capacity to conduct impactful research that informs policy and practice, elevating JFF's influence in the field.
  • Position the team as thought leaders in education and workforce development, driving broader conversations and influencing key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and decision making for research initiatives at JFF, the Center for Career Navigation, and the Solutions Group.
  • Optimize operational, process, and system improvements to enhance quality, value, and efficiency.
  • Strengthen internal infrastructure and promote continuous learning and knowledge exchange across JFF.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • You bring expertise in leading enterprise research strategies, having led large research teams through complex, mission-driven research, evaluation and assessment initiatives.
  • You have experience leading rigorous and collaborative, mixed-methods research projects, and teams, leveraging your research and evaluation expertise to influence and impact business decisions, outcomes, and partnerships.
  • You have proven success in business development, relationship management, and proposal development.
  • You are authentic, inclusive, values-led, and growth-oriented, knowing how to engage, inspire, develop, and manage others to achieve objectives.
  • You possess high energy and passion for JFF's mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF's core values to all areas of your work.

What We Offer

At JFF, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.

The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 annually. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on relevant experience and market demands.

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