Director of Criminal Justice Research 2025
Director of Criminal Justice Research 2025
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Job Description
Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change building it from the ground up based on research deep thinking and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation craft policy and inspire action through education and advocacy.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of CJ Research to develop and manage rigorous research investments that advance CJ reform and to provide thought leadership across the CJ team. This position can be based in any of Arnold Ventures three offices: Houston New York City or Washington D.C. and will report to the Vice President of Criminal Justice Research.
Core Responsibilities
- Work with Arnold Ventures Board of Directors and CJ Research team to develop and refine Arnold Ventures strategies and priorities; identify develop and present charitable investment/grant recommendations to Arnold Ventures Board of Directors
- Provide leadership for the Research team and direct reports as they work toward the teams strategic goals
- Manage the open RFP process by guiding proposals efficiently through multiple stages of external and internal review
- Expedite researchtopolicy handoffs by identifying concrete pathways for achieving policy and legislative goals
- Manage relationships with external research consultants and fellows while optimizing their deployment across research policy and advocacy workstreams
- Work closely with the CJ Policy team to pilot and replicate promising policies or programs using strong causal research designs
- Provide thought partnership on CJ Policy projects as they are being developed and executed by the Policy team to ensure they are consistent with research
- Travel to conferences to represent Arnold Ventures network with academic and research experts create and maintain partnerships and remain up to date about new causal research related to crime and criminal justice policy
- Collaborate with other team members to explore and develop crossinitiative investment opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree or higher in public policy business economics or a related field
- 5 years of relevant work experience including some experience conducting and/or overseeing significant policyrelevant criminal justice research projects
- 3 years of experience managing direct reports
- Deep understanding of the criminal justice system and criminal justice policy
- Working knowledge of causal research designs and experience interfacing with seniorlevel criminal justice stakeholders about research findings related to justice programs and policies
- Ability to translate complex research findings into key takeaways for diverse audiences
- Successful track record of using research to drive change
The salary range for this position will be $145000$200000.
Benefits Overview
Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100 paid employee premiums for medical dental vision basic life and short and longterm disability insurance; flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; 20 days of paid time off 18 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1 a hybrid policy that includes four days in office and one flexible day for remote work and a summer schedule with alternating Fridays off from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match profitshare contribution and immediate vesting; pretax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and employee assistance programs.
Our Culture and Core Values
Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture and the core values that support it should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible and signal confidence in our teams ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list below youll find examples of Arnold Ventures work culture.
- We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
- We are intellectually curious openminded objective humble collegial and receptive to feedback
- We are actionoriented with strong selfdirection and selfmotivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
- We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts government leaders advocates and individuals
Arnold Ventures values reflect who we are as an organization help us accelerate our strategic goals strengthen our resolve anchor us to our mission and guide our decisionmaking. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.
- Respect for Ourselves & Others
- Audacious Action
- Collaborative Engagement
- Depth of Thought
- Clear Communication
Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression marital status sexual orientation disability military/veteran status or any basis prohibited by applicable law.
Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
