Efficacy Research Manager

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

This position is responsible for managing research for specific products/business units, which includes collaborating with stakeholders to determine research priorities, creating research roadmaps, planning and conducting research, and publishing research results. In conducting research, the Efficacy Research Manager will design research, recruit partner sites for efficacy studies, monitor and manage research risks, oversee data collection, conduct data analysis, write reports, and communicate results with stakeholders. To be successful, the Efficacy Research Manager must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate colleagues, and with district and school personnel.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

To learn more about a typical applicant journey at Imagine Learning, click HERE.

Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Research Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $81,701 and $95,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify research needs and priorities.
• Create research roadmaps/plans for specific business units. 
• Manage research conducted for business units including experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational studies.
• Manage all aspects of research conducted with schools/districts including participating in recruitment discussions, obtaining district agreements to participate in research and share data, and monitoring/managing research health and risks. 
• Manage research projects by creating project plans and timelines, communicating with stakeholders, and delivering results.
• Collaborate with external research partners in conducting experimental and quasi-experimental research.
• Collect, clean, and otherwise prepare datasets for data analysis.
• Conduct comparative and/or correlational data analyses that meet or exceed industry standards for rigorous research practices.
• Write, edit, and publish reports that highlight the impact of company programs on student achievement.
• Disseminate research results to support corporate initiatives and priorities, making cross-departmental presentations.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in educational psychology, cognitive psychology, statistics, public administration, or a related field, with 3–5 years of direct research experience and demonstrated project management proficiency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• K-12 experience is required.
• Strong expertise in educational research methodologies and quantitative statistical analysis commonly used in evaluation research.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and listening skills to effectively convey research findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and flexibly, identifying problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset.
• A collaborative team player who can build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Proficiency in standard project management tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in R, Stata, or SPSS; knowledge of database languages such as SQL is strongly preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.