RPPL is looking to hire a Director of District and State Engagement who will be a key liaison with RPPL’s research collaborator, the Annenberg Institute at Brown University (AIB), to understand current district PL and related research needs, and support the execution of co-designed PL research. They will forge deep, collaborative relationships with districts and states, and co-design and conduct research that transforms teacher learning. The Director of District and State Engagement will need to be a strategic and relationship-driven leader with deep experience in research and professional learning, and a strong track record of partnering with districts and states to drive equity-focused, practice-based improvement. This position is remote based, with availability on CT/ET hours.
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Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in education, data analysis, program evaluation, statistics, policy, or related field
- 7+ years working in district-facing or adjacent K-12 education roles in equity-focused research and practice organizations plus some teaching experience (can be K-12 or higher ed) is required
- Successful track record in recruiting districts and/or states for research studies. Skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, IRBs, and DSAs across diverse partners.
- Able to lead co-design conversations that produce equity-oriented, rigorous, and practical research. Brings deep knowledge of current educational best practices and evaluation methodology.
- Experienced in managing networks with high volumes of diverse ecosystem entities. Thrives in navigating complex, multi-directional organizational dynamics.
- Relationship-driven, experienced leader; can articulate a vision and help groups navigate different approaches to achieve a practical path forward
- Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects simultaneously, establish priorities, and lead a team to execute work quickly and with quality
How to Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume (required) and a sample of relevant of any district/state engagement work (optional) to RPPL’s hiring team at team@rpplpartnership.org.