Assistant Director – Research and Evaluation

Arizona State University

Assistant Director of Research leading a team at Arizona State University’s Learning Engineering Institute. Spearheading research activities and driving impactful initiatives in educational innovation.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and develop research programs within a division, center, or department
Lead a team of researchers to advance rigorous research and evidence-based practices
Oversee and mentor research teams, secure funding for large-scale research projects
Develop and implement assessment frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and educational impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience
Experience in educational innovation
Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS)
Expertise in application of the learning engineering process.
Knowledge of learning analytics, data mining, and educational assessment frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Research Program DevelopmentEducational InnovationData MiningLearning AnalyticsProgram Effectiveness Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoring