Managing Director Research Evaluation
Managing Director Research Evaluation
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The Managing Director of Research & Evaluation at Syracuse Universitys DAniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families IVMF is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the Institutes strategic direction. This position leads a multidisciplinary team of social and behavioral scientists program evaluators analysts consultants and students. The Managing Director oversees a broad portfolio of sponsored research programs evaluation initiatives and technical assistance programs with various partners. They are responsible for shaping and advancing the Institutes research and evaluation agenda ensuring alignment with IVMFs operational objectives and fostering a culture of datainformed decisionmaking performance and innovation. The role involves collaboration with Syracuse Universitys schools colleges and faculty as well as external partners to support the Institutes mission of service support and scholarly insight for veterans servicemembers and their families.
Responsibilities
Create and implement a research agenda that aligns with the IVMFs mission goals and objectives as well as those of its partners and stakeholders. This agenda should address the needs of the militaryconnected community and incorporate feedback from IVMF team members key stakeholders University faculty fellows and research partners. Identify and pursue research opportunities collaboratively seek funding develop project ideas support planning and collect data. Lead the creation and submission of highimpact grant and contract proposals that align with IVMFs strategic objectives. Provide guidance and oversight to research staff and students to ensure highquality analysis report generation dissemination and presentation of IVMF research activities. Author reports and publications present at conferences and promote IVMFs research. Lead events with national thought leaders to generate translate and disseminate research. Curate and publish knowledge through special volumes summaries and newsletters. Build and maintain research relationships within Syracuse Universitys research community including the IRB the Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Research ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration. Develop and execute an evaluation strategy that supports IVMFs mission and aligns with organizational goals addressing both internal program quality and external evaluation services. Cultivate new evaluation opportunities pursue partnerships with government agencies private sector organizations and philanthropic entities and address emerging trends through innovative solutions. Manage IVMFs external evaluation analytics and capacity services ensuring high standards for deliverables with government agencies nonprofits and other service providers. Lead efforts to advance best practices in program evaluation using data and evidence to inform service delivery and engage in technical assistance and capacitybuilding initiatives Establish and maintain key relationships within Syracuse University and beyond including academic partners research centers and evaluationfocused organizations to build collaboration and expand IVMFs evaluation portfolio. Contribute to IVMFs management operations and strategic direction as part of the executive leadership team. Lead and manage the research and evaluation team ensuring mission continuity and supporting professional development. Oversee the Research and Evaluation budget aligning resources with key funding priorities. Assist operations staff with financial and administrative tasks for projects ensuring timely reporting. Provide research data and analysis for sponsored programs accounting and administrative needs. Collaborate with the executive leadership team to set and assess strategic goals including fundraising. Develop and maintain strategic relationships to advance veteran and military family programs and policies. Support leadership in driving a data strategy and business solutions that leverage data for business and social value fostering a culture of datadriven decisionmaking. Identify opportunities for operational improvement adopt best practices and foster innovation by exploring new program needs and testing promising approaches. Assist in developing policy proposals and advocating for changes that address the needs of veterans and military families. Inform policy changes at the national state and local levels through commissioned research studies publications public testimony and participation in public forums convenings and media engagements. Leverage the expertise and outputs of the research and evaluation team to support and drive effective advocacy approaches. Develop strategies that translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations providing stakeholders with a clear understanding of how proposed policies can improve the lives of veterans and military families. Other Duties As Assigned.
The Managing Director of Research & Evaluation at Syracuse Universitys DAniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families IVMF is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the Institutes strategic direction. This position leads a multidisciplinary team of social and behavioral scientists program evaluators analysts consultants and students. The Managing Director oversees a broad portfolio of sponsored research programs evaluation initiatives and technical assistance programs with various partners. They are responsible for shaping and advancing the Institutes research and evaluation agenda ensuring alignment with IVMFs operational objectives and fostering a culture of datainformed decisionmaking performance and innovation. The role involves collaboration with Syracuse Universitys schools colleges and faculty as well as external partners to support the Institutes mission of service support and scholarly insight for veterans servicemembers and their families.
Responsibilities
Create and implement a research agenda that aligns with the IVMFs mission goals and objectives as well as those of its partners and stakeholders. This agenda should address the needs of the militaryconnected community and incorporate feedback from IVMF team members key stakeholders University faculty fellows and research partners. Identify and pursue research opportunities collaboratively seek funding develop project ideas support planning and collect data. Lead the creation and submission of highimpact grant and contract proposals that align with IVMFs strategic objectives. Provide guidance and oversight to research staff and students to ensure highquality analysis report generation dissemination and presentation of IVMF research activities. Author reports and publications present at conferences and promote IVMFs research. Lead events with national thought leaders to generate translate and disseminate research. Curate and publish knowledge through special volumes summaries and newsletters. Build and maintain research relationships within Syracuse Universitys research community including the IRB the Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Research ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration. Develop and execute an evaluation strategy that supports IVMFs mission and aligns with organizational goals addressing both internal program quality and external evaluation services. Cultivate new evaluation opportunities pursue partnerships with government agencies private sector organizations and philanthropic entities and address emerging trends through innovative solutions. Manage IVMFs external evaluation analytics and capacity services ensuring high standards for deliverables with government agencies nonprofits and other service providers. Lead efforts to advance best practices in program evaluation using data and evidence to inform service delivery and engage in technical assistance and capacitybuilding initiatives Establish and maintain key relationships within Syracuse University and beyond including academic partners research centers and evaluationfocused organizations to build collaboration and expand IVMFs evaluation portfolio. Contribute to IVMFs management operations and strategic direction as part of the executive leadership team. Lead and manage the research and evaluation team ensuring mission continuity and supporting professional development. Oversee the Research and Evaluation budget aligning resources with key funding priorities. Assist operations staff with financial and administrative tasks for projects ensuring timely reporting. Provide research data and analysis for sponsored programs accounting and administrative needs. Collaborate with the executive leadership team to set and assess strategic goals including fundraising. Develop and maintain strategic relationships to advance veteran and military family programs and policies. Support leadership in driving a data strategy and business solutions that leverage data for business and social value fostering a culture of datadriven decisionmaking. Identify opportunities for operational improvement adopt best practices and foster innovation by exploring new program needs and testing promising approaches. Assist in developing policy proposals and advocating for changes that address the needs of veterans and military families. Inform policy changes at the national state and local levels through commissioned research studies publications public testimony and participation in public forums convenings and media engagements. Leverage the expertise and outputs of the research and evaluation team to support and drive effective advocacy approaches. Develop strategies that translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations providing stakeholders with a clear understanding of how proposed policies can improve the lives of veterans and military families. Other Duties As Assigned.
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