Fast Facts

The Director of Research Impact at Edmentum will lead efforts to translate research into actionable insights and influence education policy while enhancing the organization's presence in the national education conversation.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include shaping narratives for various audiences, developing partnerships, executing dissemination strategies, tracking impact metrics, and representing Edmentum on national platforms.

Skills: Required skills include advanced research translation, exceptional communication, strategic thinking, collaboration, and project management.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in education/social sciences and 7+ years of relevant experience in research or policy roles.

Location: The position is located in the United States with no specified travel requirements.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.

What You’ll Do

As Director of Research Impact, you’ll be the driving force behind transforming Edmentum’s research into real-world influence. You won’t just share findings, you’ll shape narratives that resonate with policymakers, educators, and product innovators alike. Your work will elevate Edmentum’s voice in the national education conversation and ensure our research drives meaningful change in classrooms and communities.

In this role you will:

• Champion the translation of research into powerful, actionable insights that shape education policy, inform product design, and elevate Edmentum’s brand as a thought leader
• Forge and nurture high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external academic, policy, and industry organizations to amplify our research footprint
• Architect and execute bold dissemination strategies that bring our research to life across portfolios, platforms, and audiences
• Define and track success through smart, strategic impact metrics that demonstrate the reach and influence of our work
• Represent Edmentum on national stages, sharing our research in academic journals, policy forums, and industry events
• Help shape the future of Edmentum’s research strategy, aligning our impact initiatives with long-term organizational goals

Who You Are

• You have an advanced degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent experience) in education, social sciences, or a related field
• You bring 7+ years of experience in research, policy, or impact roles within education or a related sector
• You have a proven ability to translate research into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• You are experienced in partnering with marketing, communications, and external academic/policy organizations
• You have a strong track record of representing organizations in academic, policy, or industry forums
• You are familiar with efficacy research, psychometrics, and education policy
• You are a strategic thinker who aligns research with enterprise goals
• You are an exceptional communicator—skilled in writing, speaking, and data storytelling
• You are a collaborative leader who builds influence through partnership
• You are highly organized and skilled in managing complex projects
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Job Application Deadline: August 21, 2025