Research Impact Director

Edmentum
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 10+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Communication","Influence","Cross-functional alignment","Strategic thinking","Data storytelling"]

Translate research into actionable insights that shape education policy, inform product design, and strengthen the company’s thought leadership. Build high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external academic, policy, and industry organizations. Own enterprise impact measurement by defining KPIs, execute dissemination strategies across portfolios and audiences, represent the company at national venues, and advise executive leadership on long-term research strategy.

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Edmentum
Edmentum
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Research Impact Director

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Job Summary

Translate research into actionable insights that shape education policy, inform product design, and strengthen the company’s thought leadership. Build high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external academic, policy, and industry organizations. Own enterprise impact measurement by defining KPIs, execute dissemination strategies across portfolios and audiences, represent the company at national venues, and advise executive leadership on long-term research strategy.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate research into actionable insights that shape education policy, inform product design, and elevate brand as a thought leader.
  • •Build high-impact partnerships across internal teams and external academic, policy, and industry organizations to amplify research footprint.
  • •Architect and execute dissemination strategies across portfolios, platforms, and audiences.
  • •Design and own the enterprise impact measurement framework by defining KPIs for reach and influence.
  • •Represent the company on national stages and serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on long-term research strategy.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 170,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Advanced degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent experience) in education, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
  • •10+ years of experience in research, policy, or impact roles within education or an adjacent sector.
  • •Recognized thought leader with a publication record, speaking history, and/or named role in academic or policy bodies.
  • •Proven ability to influence executives and drive cross-functional alignment without formal authority.
  • •Deep familiarity with efficacy research, psychometrics, and education policy.
Experience:10+ yearsEducationPublic policyImpact measurementPsychometricsEducation research
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CommunicationInfluenceCross-functional alignmentStrategic thinkingData storytelling
Languages:English

Company Brief

Edmentum
Provides online curriculum, assessment, and instructional tools for K–12 educators and students, offering digital courses, practice and test prep, and intervention programs to support personalized learning and academic achievement.
Industry: EdTech
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bloomington, United States
WebsiteLinkedIn