[Hiring] Research Impact Director @Edmentum

Role Description

As Research Impact Director, you'll be the driving force behind transforming Edmentum's research into real-world influence. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on influence, partnership, and expertise rather than direct authority. 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.

• 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.
• Design and own the enterprise impact measurement framework, defining KPIs 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.
• Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership, helping shape the long-term research strategy and aligning impact initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• You hold an advanced degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent experience) in education, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• You bring 10 or more years of experience in research, policy, or impact roles within education or an adjacent sector.
• You are recognized externally as a thought leader, with a publication record, speaking history, and/or named role in academic or policy bodies.
• You have a proven ability to influence executives and drive cross-functional alignment without formal authority.
• You translate complex research into actionable insights for policymakers, educators, product teams, and the public.
• You are deeply familiar with efficacy research, psychometrics, and education policy.
• You are a strategic thinker who aligns research with enterprise goals and shapes long-term direction.
• You are an exceptional communicator skilled in writing, speaking, and data storytelling.
• You are skilled in designing impact measurement frameworks for influence-based work.
• You are a collaborative leader who builds influence through partnership and expertise.
• You are highly organized and skilled in managing complex enterprise initiatives independently.
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Requirements

• Job Application Deadline: August 1, 2026
• Pay range for this role: $150,000 — $170,000 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support overall well-being and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December.
• Resources to promote wellness, ensuring support both professionally and personally.