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The Research Manager will be part of a growing team at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University. The Research Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead analyses and be the hub for CEPR research projects – working with PIs, a team of research analysts, and external research partners to assure the timely execution of CEPR’s research projects. In particular, the person in this RM position will likely be working on the States Leading States project, a multiyear collaborative initiative with state education agencies to rigorously answer pressing policy questions on topics such as time spent learning (attendance, summer school programs, etc.), promoting math and literacy achievement, and strengthening college and career readiness.

The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR) seeks to transform education through quality research and evidence. CEPR and its partners believe all students will learn and thrive when education leaders make decisions using facts and findings, rather than untested assumptions. By generating relevant and accessible research, developing technical and organizational capacity to use evidence, and creating a community of schools and systems dedicated to using evidence for progress, CEPR helps researchers and practitioners uncover and share the best of what works—and what doesn’t—in education. Learn more at cepr.harvard.edu.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Analysis:
•Â ÂLead the development of new analyses, including proposing research questions, identifying policies poised for evaluation, and determining appropriate analyses;
•Â ÂWriting pre-analysis plans detailing planned analyses, key variables, and deliverables to coordinate workflows and enable alignment with open science principles;
•Â ÂGuide and teach others in the appropriate use of statistical methods;
•Â ÂGather and act on feedback and suggestions from faculty, principal investigators, and senior researchers; andÂ
•Â ÂQuickly identify anomalies in results and conduct further analyses to explain.
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Programming:
•Â ÂPerform complex programming tasks;
•Â ÂTeach others in formal and informal settings;
•Â ÂApportion programming tasks across analysts to improve efficiency of the team;
•Â ÂEnsure code is appropriately quality controlled and documented.

Partner Relations and Communications:
•Â ÂParticipate in presenting key research findings to internal and external academic and non‐academic audiences; and
•Â ÂContribute to drafting reports and presentations for partner leadership, including state education leaders, school boards, superintendents, and principals.
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Teamwork and Management:
•Â ÂManage successful completion of significant portions of larger projects including:
oÂÂ ÂDeveloping work plans;
oÂÂ ÂMeeting deadlines;
oÂÂ ÂEnsuring work meets highest quality standards;
oÂÂ ÂProducing presentations and reports;
oÂÂ ÂCoordinating with PIs and/or project directors; and
oÂÂ ÂWorking with external partners (districts, organizations, etc.);
•Â ÂWork collaboratively with an Associate Director of Research to provide analytic guidance, manage workflows, and manage staff;
•Â ÂTrain, develop and supervise junior staff; and
•Â ÂMaintain open and clear communication with PI / project director
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Basic Qualifications:

•ÂÂÂÂBachelor’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, statistics, computer science or a related field, prior to starting in the position;Â
•ÂÂÂÂAt least 5 plus years of professional work experience (relevant coursework may count towards this experience);
•ÂÂÂÂProject and/or people management experience; andÂ
•ÂÂÂÂStrong facility with Stata.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document. Any applicant wishing to be considered for this position should indicate that they meet all of the basic requirements in either the cover letter or resume.

Candidates who move beyond an initial phone screen will be required to complete a case study, submit sample code, and provide a writing sample. Candidates invited to a final round will be required to give a presentation on their prior work.

This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation. The position is currently a hybrid position with 3 days in the Cambridge office and 2 days remote.Â
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Additional Qualifications and Skills:

•Â ÂExperience managing multiple staff;Â
•Â ÂExperience working with data of varying quality and from varied source systems;
•Â ÂKnowledgeable of statistical methods and their appropriate uses;
•Â ÂAble to identify methodological challenges, and have the capacity to resolve them or raise the issues to the appropriate level;
•Â ÂAble to synthesize and present findings to both technical and non‐technical audiences;
•Â ÂAble to describe methods to both technical and non‐technical audiences, including trade‐offs between methods;
•Â ÂProven ability to work under pressure, accurately assess problems, and develop solutions;
•Â ÂExperience working with (or in) education or the public sector preferred;
•Â ÂDemonstrated success managing completion of full research projects a plus;
•Â ÂKnowledge of enterprise data management systems/tools a plus;
•Â ÂFamiliarity with R a plus;Â
•Â ÂFamiliarity with Python a plus; and
•Â ÂMasters or doctorate degree strongly preferred.
•ÂÂÂÂFamiliarity with Python a plus; and
•ÂÂÂÂMasters or doctorate degree strongly preferred.

• Appointment End Date: 1 year from Date of HireÂ
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity andÂEducation

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.Â

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit ÂHarvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information.Â

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Â

• Generous paid time off including parental leaveÂ
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day oneÂ
• Retirement plans with university contributionsÂ
• Wellbeing and mental health resourcesÂ
• Support for families and caregiversÂ
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursementÂ
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perksÂ

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.Â

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.Â

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment toÂprohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.Â