• Ph.D. or Ed.D. and 3 to 5 years related experience. A minimum of a doctorate degree in psychology, education, public health, public policy, economics, or child development is needed
• Strong writing and analytic skills are a must as there will be opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed research articles and policy briefs
• The director needs to have a strong background and significant experience in conducting research in the field
• Must be willing to learn programming and statistical techniques related to quantitative/qualitative data analysis, such as NViVo, as needed in order to support projects
• Prior teaching or professional experience with ethnic or racial minority populations is a plus
• Evidence of and a dedication to working with low-income families and/or children who are ethnic/racial minorities is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.