Assistant Director of Research & Learning Innovation

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation.

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Asst Dir, Res & Learning Innov.

Reporting to the Vice President of Langone Academy and Workplace Culture & Inclusion, the Assistant Director, Research & Learning Innovation is an important member of the

Langone Academy team. This role advances the Academy's commitment to evidence-based practice, scholarly inquiry, and innovation in learning The Assistant Director is responsible for leading educational and organizational research, program evaluation, and innovation efforts that strengthen learning, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise

education across NYU Langone Health. The role combines program support and strategy with hands-on data analysis, research design, innovation pilots, and facilitation for leaders, faculty, and staff.

This role also supervises the Specialist, Survey Design & Analytics.

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of learning programs grounded in data, research, and best practices in learning and organizational science.
• Partner with Academy and institutional leaders to define program goals, success metrics, and evaluation plans aligned with organizational priorities and talent strategies.
• Identify and advance opportunities to enhance learning through innovative approaches, including experiential learning projects, reflective practice frameworks, and longitudinal learning journeys.
• Use data, research, and participant feedback to shape recommendations related to program design, sequencing, delivery formats, and learner engagement.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of pilot initiatives and new learning solutions to improve impact, accessibility, and effectiveness.

• Lead or co-lead applied research and evaluation studies on learning, organizational effectiveness, and educational innovation.
• Develop research questions, study designs, and protocols, and oversee or support IRB submissions as needed.
• Establish and apply data and evidence frameworks to assess program effectiveness and inform strategic decision- making.
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings for internal reports, executive summaries, strategic recommendations, and external dissemination.
• Lead the preparation of manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and presentations that showcase Langone Academy?s and Workplace Culture & Inclusion?s impact in peer-reviewed and professional forums.

• Supervise the Specialist, Survey Design & Analytics, providing direction, coaching, and oversight for survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting.

• Translate research findings and data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences, including senior leaders, faculty, and staff.
• Share findings and recommendations in committees, meetings, and Academy events.
• Facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, and learning discussions related to program evaluation, evidence-based practice, and innovation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and evidence-based learning across Academy offerings and organizational initiatives.

To qualify you must have a Master's degree in education, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, data analytics, public health, social science, health professions education, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in educational or organizational research, program evaluation, data-informed program improvement, or a related area, preferably in a health system, academic medical center, or similarly complex organization. Demonstrated experience leading the design and evaluation of learning programs or organizational effectiveness initiatives, including pilot and innovative efforts.

Experience supervising staff,…