Research Manager

The Center for Education Market Dynamics; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Research Manager
Center for Education Market Dynamics

The Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD) is on a mission to improve academic outcomes for underserved students by expanding access to high-quality teaching and learning solutions. As a leading nonprofit in K–12 market intelligence, we believe that better data leads to better decisions—and ultimately, better opportunities for students.

At CEMD, we work to equip education leaders with the insights they need to make informed, strategic choices about curriculum and instructional materials. We serve as a trusted hub for K–12 education data, making complex information accessible, actionable, and impactful.

We do this by:

1. Developing a comprehensive K–12 dataset to track curriculum selection trends across districts.
2. Sharing insights for the public good to inform policy and decision-making.
3. Providing tools and services that help districts and education leaders take strategic, data-driven actions on behalf of students.

We are a passionate and collaborative team that values curiosity, action, and impact. If you're excited about the power of data to shape the future of education, we'd love to have you join us!

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The Research Manager brings their experiences in K-12 education to play a key role in shaping how we turn data into insight, ensuring our work drives impact in the education market. This role leads research projects from start to finish—defining scope, managing execution, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with our mission.

What You’ll Do

Research & Insight Development

1. Lead the transformation of data and information into market-driven insights, ensuring market context is at the forefront.
2. Translate direction and vision from leadership into actionable, high-impact deliverables.
3. Bring fresh ideas; in partnership with Data Analyst, elevate new insights and make recommendations for research and analysis.
4. Contribute to the development and refinement of data collection and analysis processes. Champion a continuous improvement mindset—applying lessons learned from each project to drive greater efficiency and impact in future work.

Strategic Project Management

1. Lead research and impact initiatives that align with our organizational goals; develop and deliver impact-driven materials, such as reports, webinars, presentations, and thought leadership pieces.
2. Define project scope, schedule, and resourcing, making sure we’re set up for success from day one.
3. Serve as the full-cycle project lead, starting with project inception and driving to market delivery, keeping work on time, on budget, and aligned with organizational quality standards.
4. Develop and implement systems, processes, and tools that improve cross-functional team coordination and efficiency.
5. Work closely with both internal and external partners to drive projects toward meaningful outcomes.
6. Present research findings via webinars, panels, and stakeholder meetings, helping to strengthen relationships and expand influence.

Partner & Stakeholder Collaboration

1. Build understanding with partners and clients; listen to the needs, understand market problems, and deliver proposed solutions.
2. Support CEMD leadership in defining and refining data use cases; bring new ideas to the table.

What We’re Looking For

1. A persistent driver who is not just executing research but actively shaping how it creates impact.
2. A proactive self-starter who can take initiative and drive projects forward without requiring extensive direction.
3. A strategic thinker who can balance and refine short-term objectives and long-term goals.
4. A strong communicator who can translate complex research into accessible insights.
5. A collaborative partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment.
6. A creative problem-solver who can adapt solutions in a dynamic, evolving organizational context.
7. A curious learner who wants to take their knowledge of K-12 curriculum products to the next level.

What You Can Expect

1. A motivated, dedicated team that cares about improving education and public data to drive better outcomes for students, especially those in underserved communities.
2. A highly-collaborative environment with opportunities to learn from and with others across a range of expertise and backgrounds.
3. A flexible work culture that is human-centered and supports your growth.
4. Opportunities to engage and collaborate with leaders at leading nonprofits, foundations, and organizations driving impactful work in education.

What’s in store for you

Salary range of $80-100K per year depending on experience.
Full time, Remote work environment - work from anywhere in the U.S.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits and 401K + match.
Access to optional benefits such as EAP, HSA/FSA, pet insurance, etc.
The chance to contribute to a nonprofit that’s equitizing education FOR ALL.

Our Intentions

As part of an organization of Cambiar Education, we believe everyone can make a positive impact. To support that view, we aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions equity in education and the communities we serve. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences strengthens our community and enhances our impact. Our commitment to provide an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where every individual feels respected and valued, underscores our mission of creating life-changing impact for one million youth.

Cambiar Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

If you require assistance during the application process or need to inquire about accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail].

Together, we can create a welcoming environment that empowers every member of our community.

This position is full-time, fully remote, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Salary Range: $80K-100K

How to apply: please email your resume to [e-mail] by April 8, 2025 to be considered.