Program Manager​/Assistant Research Scholar

New York University: NYU - NY:
Office of the Provost:
Marron Institute Location

Brooklyn, NY

Sep 15, 2026

Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Higher Education Design Lab invites applications for a Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Marron Institute starting in November 2026. The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar position is focused on research evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

About the Higher Education Design Lab:
Launched in January 2026, the Higher Education Design Lab (HEDL) is a landmark research partnership between New York University and the State University of New York to evaluate and accelerate innovations in higher education that shape student outcomes. HEDL is a research and evaluation platform focused on measurement, evidence, and learning that is grounded in self-reflection and open inquiry, designed to inform decisions, and build towards long-term sector-wide learning.

The HEDL is committed to evaluating what works – for whom, in what context, and why – and translating evidence into actionable insight for institutional leaders with the aim of strengthening student readiness for leadership in a rapidly changing world.

The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar can expect to focus on the following:

Evaluation, Research, and Data Management

Conduct and continually refresh relevant environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesize research, and summarize learning.

Draft, update and support implementation of evaluation frameworks for pre-evaluation activities, evaluation design and execution.

Interface with evaluation pilots, advisors, and HEDL leadership regarding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

Manage and analyze large data sets in service of evaluation pilots.

Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Assist with facilitating communication and coordination among HEDL leaders and interest holders including relevant faculty, institutes, and external partners. Help develop, manage, and participate in meetings, peer-to-peer learning engagements, and special convenings, both virtual and in-person.

Develop internal and external facing project deliverables including briefs, progress reports, strategic executive memos, and presentations.

Collaboration, Communication, and Development

Provide project planning and project management support.

Serve as a point of contact across teams and stakeholders, supporting efficient internal and external communications.

Support development through grant writing and creation of collateral materials..

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years work experience in education, applied statistics, social sciences or a related field.

Project and performance management experience overseeing complex projects.

Experience monitoring and evaluating intervention programs, especially related to education.

Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, and partnering to merge quantitative with qualitative findings.

Experience using programming (e.g., R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to transform complex data into navigable dashboards, research briefs, decks and reports.

Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to change and to problem solve.

Highly organized and detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture.

Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree and/or additional experience working in related fields.

Interest in the role higher education plays in shaping future leaders and communities.

Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools like Google Docs and Google Drive.

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