Director of Strategic Initiatives

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

About the Director Role

We seek an experienced Director to lead our research-to-action team and contribute to our mission, strategic direction, funder relations, partnership and project development, and efforts to translate research into practical implementation and impact.

The Director will manage a portfolio of projects, working collaboratively with colleagues to build project budgets, timelines, and teams, secure funding, execute projects, ensure high-quality products, and communicate about projects with internal and external audiences.

This role requires strong social science research skills, a passion for data-informed approaches, and experience building systems and executing projects or initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a balanced, solutions-seeking orientation and strong listening skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support mission-aligned efforts to increase Public Agenda's impact
  • Engage with colleagues and external partners to identify promising concepts for projects
  • Work with colleagues to build project budgets, timelines, and teams
  • Secure project funding and manage project teams in execution
  • Ensure research-to-action process and products meet Public Agenda's standards
  • Cultivate ongoing learning and improvement in the research-to-action team

Location and Salary: This is a work-from-anywhere position within the United States. The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience.



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