Understood.org

Senior Manager, Applied Research & Evaluation

New York, NY · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

About Understood Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference.
We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently.
We have five core values: - Continuously learn. - Act with intention. - Champion difference. - Inspire change. - Grow together.

Support the Advancement team with grant proposals to secure funding for the organization and applied research and evaluation projects through the development of protocols and assets.
Maintain high standards for privacy and confidentiality, as well as data governance, management, and security.
You combine methodological rigor with practical problem-solving to produce evidence that informs strategy and drives improvement.
You own components of a project or a routine workstream within a team.
You use data to develop insights and make decisions within owned components of a project or workstream.
You plan and manage components of a project or workstream, including cross-functional dependencies.
You set milestones, flag risks, and hold contributors accountable to deliver.

You have contributed to projects or workstreams beyond assigned tasks.
Domain expertise: You systematically investigate real-world challenges and assess the effectiveness of programs and interventions.
Experience designing research for and with marginalized populations.
The ideal candidate is comfortable with conducting applied research and evaluation in an agile and fast-paced environment adapting rigorous methods to real-world and digital settings.
You can translate research into practical insights that help teams improve products, content, and experiences.
Knowledge of one or more of the following: behavior change, human development, psychology, organizational psychology, critical theories, or related frameworks.

The base salary range for this role is a minimum of $115,000 - $130,000 maximum, depending on years of experience and qualifications.

Advanced degree in research, psychology, education, or a related social/behavioral science field.
Background in behavioral health and neurodiversity.
Support applied research and evaluation conducted with and for partner organizations in the fields of behavioral health, psychology, organizational psychology, and other social/behavioral sciences.
You leverage quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to generate insights that support measurable impact and organizational learning.

Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.
Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make.

Understood.org does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence, including providing assistance with OPT extensions.

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