ENLACES Research Director

National University System

Job Overview

Location

Remote, USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The ENLACES Research Director is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Dean of Sanford College of Education, responsible for leading research efforts for the federally funded Full-Service Community School (FSCS) implementation grant, ENLACES, which focuses on measuring and evaluating the efficacy of services for children, families, and teachers.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and executing a research agenda, managing research projects with graduate students and research assistants, collecting and analyzing data, producing research briefs and white papers, engaging in research-practice partnerships with school districts, supporting grant writing and RFP development, and supervising a team of 3-5 reports including grant specialists and data analysts.
• The role is part of National University System, a nonprofit institution serving over 45,000 students with more than 4,500 faculty and staff, committed to equity, innovation, and creating supportive academic environments for adult learners and working professionals across online and campus locations.
• The position offers the opportunity to lead impactful research that influences policy and practice, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, secure additional grant funding, collaborate across colleges (including Cause Research Institute, JFK School of Psychology, and School of Health Professions), and develop expertise in mixed-methods research, program evaluation, and evidence-based practices in full-service community schools.

🎯 Requirements

• Doctoral degree in education, psychology, research methodology, or a related field with a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience leading research projects (e.g., as project director or task lead).
• Experience with data collection or evaluation in community- and school-based settings.
• Experience with mixed-methods research designs.
• Experience building and maintaining partner relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience with grant writing.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits as part of National University’s total rewards package, supporting the "whole you" and your family.
• Salary range of $79,930.00 to $120,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Remote work arrangement with approximately 20% travel (4-5 days per month) to San Diego for in-person engagement.
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students and research assistants.
• Access to professional development through conference attendance, seminars, and collaborative research across National University colleges and institutes.

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About National University System

National University is a private, nonprofit university system headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1971, it offers career-focused undergraduate, graduate, and credential programs tailored for adult learners and military personnel. The university emphasizes flexible scheduling, including online and on-campus evening courses, serving a diverse student body across multiple locations in California and Nevada. Its academic structure encompasses schools of business, education, health, engineering, and professional studies, with accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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