Research Director for Program Development

23 hours ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description:

Brown University School of Public Health is seeking a highly skilled Associate Director for Research and Program Management to join the Information Futures Lab team. As a key member of the Lab, you will be responsible for the timely execution of research and programmatic initiatives, leading an integrated team and executing innovative programs aimed at advancing the mission and strategy of the Lab.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in investigative research, with possible area expertise in communications, information disorder, behavioral sciences, equity and public health, digital humanities, or communications and public health interventions. They will also have experience managing complex programs in a leadership role, managing teams of six or more, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Associate Director for Research and Program Management will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Lab, manage staff and budgets, organize and improve processes and workstreams, and serve as a strategic partner to the director. They will also bring knowledge of research landscapes and evolving practices and needs of information media and education practitioners to the role.

The Information Futures Lab is a unique university hub that collaborates across society to support citizens in effectively accessing, creating, and making sense of information that is crucial to their health and wellbeing. As increasingly chaotic and weaponized information environments threaten to erode key accomplishments in public health, the Lab works closely with organizations responding to rapid changes in information environments and the urgent information needs of vulnerable populations.

We seek a creative, flexible, impact-driven leader with experience working in fast-paced environments and the ability to manage a well-supported team towards high quality outputs on a consistent basis. The successful candidate will be able to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team, and will have sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Job Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree, and at least 5 years of experience in investigative research with possible area expertise in communications, information disorder, behavioral sciences, equity and public health, digital humanities, or communications and public health interventions.
  • Experience managing complex programs in a leadership role.
  • Experience managing teams of six or more, including managers with direct reports and ability to manage up as needed.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail/accuracy.
  • Proven flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge and command of evolving media information trends, education and training best practices, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
  • Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

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