Jobs for the Future
Associate Vice President, Research, Evaluation and Analytics
Jobs for the Future, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
About JFF
Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.
To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.
We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more
about JFF
and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.
DEIBW at JFF
Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s
North Star
and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included.
We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment with our
North Star , we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.
About the Position
JFF’s Research, Evaluation, & Analytics (REA) team envisions a future where evidence-driven programs and policies empower individuals, transform education and workforce systems, and ensure access to quality jobs and meaningful career pathways. JFF is seeking to hire an Associate Vice President, Research, Evaluation and Analytics, to lead and transform JFF’s current research endeavors. In this newly created role, you will be a strategic, visionary leader responsible for reimagining, elevating, and leading JFF’s enterprise research strategy.
Reporting to the Vice President, Solutions Design & Delivery, you will leverage your analytical mindset and research expertise to lead a team of 12, while establishing four distinct research workstreams: market research, research & evaluation, impact assessment, and the JFF research agenda. Your leadership will drive strategic partnerships and business development opportunities and will help to establish JFF as a research leader across the education and workforce development domains.
What You'll Do
Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of 12 researchers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Enhance the team's capacity to conduct impactful research that informs policy and practice, elevating JFF's influence in the field.
Position the team as thought leaders in education and workforce development, driving broader conversations and influencing key stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic planning and decision making for research initiatives at JFF, the Center for Career Navigation, and the Solutions Group.
Optimize operational, process, and system improvements to enhance quality, value, and efficiency.
Strengthen internal infrastructure and promote continuous learning and knowledge exchange across JFF.
Who You Are
You bring expertise in leading enterprise research strategies, and have led large research teams through complex, mission-driven research, evaluation and assessment initiatives.
You have experience leading rigorous and collaborative, mixed-methods research projects, and teams, and leverage your research and evaluation expertise to influence and impact business decisions, outcomes and partnerships.
You have proven success in business development, relationship management and proposal development.
You are authentic, inclusive, values-led and growth oriented, and know how to engage, inspire, develop, and manage others to achieve objectives.
You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work.
What We Offer
At JFF, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive
benefits program
that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.
The hiring range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 annually, in alignment with JFF’s Associate Vice President salary band. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.
To Apply
As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Nyema Mitchell, Vice President, Solutions Design and Delivery, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.
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Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.
To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.
We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more
about JFF
and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.
DEIBW at JFF
Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s
North Star
and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included.
We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment with our
North Star , we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.
About the Position
JFF’s Research, Evaluation, & Analytics (REA) team envisions a future where evidence-driven programs and policies empower individuals, transform education and workforce systems, and ensure access to quality jobs and meaningful career pathways. JFF is seeking to hire an Associate Vice President, Research, Evaluation and Analytics, to lead and transform JFF’s current research endeavors. In this newly created role, you will be a strategic, visionary leader responsible for reimagining, elevating, and leading JFF’s enterprise research strategy.
Reporting to the Vice President, Solutions Design & Delivery, you will leverage your analytical mindset and research expertise to lead a team of 12, while establishing four distinct research workstreams: market research, research & evaluation, impact assessment, and the JFF research agenda. Your leadership will drive strategic partnerships and business development opportunities and will help to establish JFF as a research leader across the education and workforce development domains.
What You'll Do
Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of 12 researchers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Enhance the team's capacity to conduct impactful research that informs policy and practice, elevating JFF's influence in the field.
Position the team as thought leaders in education and workforce development, driving broader conversations and influencing key stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic planning and decision making for research initiatives at JFF, the Center for Career Navigation, and the Solutions Group.
Optimize operational, process, and system improvements to enhance quality, value, and efficiency.
Strengthen internal infrastructure and promote continuous learning and knowledge exchange across JFF.
Who You Are
You bring expertise in leading enterprise research strategies, and have led large research teams through complex, mission-driven research, evaluation and assessment initiatives.
You have experience leading rigorous and collaborative, mixed-methods research projects, and teams, and leverage your research and evaluation expertise to influence and impact business decisions, outcomes and partnerships.
You have proven success in business development, relationship management and proposal development.
You are authentic, inclusive, values-led and growth oriented, and know how to engage, inspire, develop, and manage others to achieve objectives.
You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work.
What We Offer
At JFF, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive
benefits program
that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.
The hiring range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 annually, in alignment with JFF’s Associate Vice President salary band. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.
To Apply
As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Nyema Mitchell, Vice President, Solutions Design and Delivery, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.
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