Research Director, Human Capital & Workforce Development
The research director will lead Heartland Forward’s research in human capital and workforce development by developing and delivering evidence-based and applied research to position Heartland Forward as a leader and a resource, help strengthen Heartland communities, increase brand awareness and create new partnerships. The director will assist Heartland Forward and its leadership team to engage leaders, investors, education institutions and our broader heartland network at the state, local and national levels.
The ideal candidate will:
- have extensive experience in developing and leading applied research projects with demonstrated impact (e.g., changes to policy or regulation, implementation of new practices, metric increases).
- work closely with the Heartland Forward team to implement the research agenda for human capital and workforce development as set by the team.
- contribute toward the broader strategy for the human capital and workforce development pillar, aligning with Heartland Forward’s 3-year strategy and beyond.
Additionally, the director must be extremely effective at identifying new opportunities for applied research and align partners to implement the current organizational strategy. This position reports to the Chief Research Officer.
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Research Director, Human Capital & Workforce Development
The research director will lead Heartland Forward’s research in human capital and workforce development by developing and delivering evidence-based and applied research to position Heartland Forward as a leader and a resource, help strengthen Heartland communities, increase brand awareness and create new partnerships. The director will assist Heartland Forward and its leadership team to engage leaders, investors, education institutions and our broader heartland network at the state, local and national levels.
The ideal candidate will:
- have extensive experience in developing and leading applied research projects with demonstrated impact (e.g., changes to policy or regulation, implementation of new practices, metric increases).
- work closely with the Heartland Forward team to implement the research agenda for human capital and workforce development as set by the team.
- contribute toward the broader strategy for the human capital and workforce development pillar, aligning with Heartland Forward’s 3-year strategy and beyond.
Additionally, the director must be extremely effective at identifying new opportunities for applied research and align partners to implement the current organizational strategy. This position reports to the Chief Research Officer.
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