Nus
Director, Professional Research & Evaluation Services
Remote, USA · Director · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$108kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role
- The Director, Research & Evaluation Services provides leadership for the development and delivery of National University's externally facing research, evaluation, and advisory services.
- This role is responsible for growing and sustaining a portfolio of client engagements that advance both institutional priorities and community impact.
- Service Development & Engagement Leadership
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with partners to understand needs and shape appropriate research, evaluation, or advisory solutions.
- Develops scopes of work, proposals, and engagement strategies.
- Supports the evolution of service offerings and delivery models over time.
- Coordinates internal contributors and external partners to achieve project goals.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with external clients and community partners.
- Supports efforts to expand partnerships and opportunities over time.
- Working closely with university leadership and external partners, the Director shapes service offerings, guides project design and delivery, and supports the long-term success of a scalable professional services model.
- The role combines strategic thinking, client engagement, project scoping and applied research expertise, with flexibility to adapt approaches across diverse contexts and partner needs.
- Client & Partner Relationships
- Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other contributors to support project delivery.
Nice to have
- Master's degree required in a relevant field, Doctoral degree preferred
- Eight plus (8+) years of experience in professional research, evaluation, and consulting
- Demonstrated experience in scoping, proposal development, and client negotiations
- Supervisory or team leadership experience in applied or project-based environments
Skills
- Synthesizes complex information, anticipates client needs, and guides decision‑making with sound judgment and strategic insight.
- Builds trust and communicates effectively across diverse stakeholders.
- Manages multiple priorities and drives work forward.
- Applies research and evaluation concepts appropriately in real-world contexts.
- Works effectively across organizational boundaries.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance processes, scalability, and service delivery; proactively recommends improvements.
- Ability to recruit, develop, and manage diverse contributors.
- Demonstrates responsiveness, reliability, and a solutions‑focused approach.
- Communicates complex or technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Demonstrates maturity, tact, and strong interpersonal skills in sensitive or high‑stakes situations.
- Travel: up to 20% travel
Compensation
- $79,930.00 - $107,900.00
Benefits
- Fosters a culture of quality, learning, and continuous improvement.
Equal opportunity
- National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws.
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