Director of Research and Learning Partnerships

About the role

The Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues seeks a senior leader to drive research, learning, and partnership initiatives that advance evidence‑based solutions for children and youth in adversity. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will shape strategy, develop curricula, and expand the Collaborative’s impact across Georgetown and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary research and learning agenda, building partnerships with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Design and launch university‑wide credit and non‑credit learning opportunities, including a new Minor or Certificate in Children’s Issues.
• Oversee the Student Fellows and Global Fellows programs, and recruit scholar‑practitioners aligned with the Collaborative’s mission.
• Maintain and grow donor relationships, support grant writing, and contribute to fundraising efforts.
• Ensure quality and strategic coherence of research outputs, reports, and publications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of research and program management experience in child protection, development, rights, or related fields.
• Proven inclusive leadership and partnership‑building skills on a global scale.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities for academic, policy, and general audiences.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and collaborating with international vendors and partners.

Required skills

• Project management and strategic planning.
• Curriculum development and academic program design.
• Fundraising, donor engagement, and grant writing.
• Research oversight, including report and paper production.