Houston, Texas, United States · Hybrid
Director, Qualitative Research & Insights | Research, Data, & Insights Team Job Description About Good Reason Houston Good Reason Houston exists to create a future where every child in every neighborhood of Houston has a…
Skills: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Education Policy, Project Management, Data Storytelling
Houston, Texas, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the production of rigorous qualitative research and data analysis to inform internal strategy and external messaging for education improvement. Manage a team of researchers and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate qualitative insights with quantitative data for storytelling.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience with expertise in education policy and qualitative research leadership. Proficiency in qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose) and strong communication skills are essential.
Director, Qualitative Research & Insights | Research, Data, & Insights Team
Job Description
About Good Reason Houston |
Good Reason Houston exists to create a future where every child in every neighborhood of Houston has access to a world class public education that prepares them to thrive in the Houston of tomorrow. We believe that all Houston students deserve an excellent education, and work to reshape the Houston education landscape by inspiring hope, possibility, and action as we work towards our mission of growing the number of students learning in great public schools.
Good Reason Houston builds awareness of, advocates for, and advises school systems on measures aimed to improve the quality of education available to all. Today the organization partners with 25 public school systems that collectively serve 700,000 students across 900 public schools in the Houston region. We seek to cultivate a shared regional vision for educational quality, to build the capacity for change required within districts and the greater Houston community, and to foster collective ownership to support student-level results for kids across our city. For more information, please visit www.goodreasonhouston.org. |
About the Role
Good Reason Houston is seeking a leader to serve as the Director, Qualitative Research & Insights. This role is essential in driving the organization's mission to advance Houston as a leading education city through the production and strategic use of data, research, and evaluation. The Director leads the production of high-quality, timely, relevant and rigorous qualitative research and data analysis that can be shared across stakeholders, including policymakers, school district leaders, and community members, to accelerate and amplify our impact. This experienced professional collaborates across the organization to augment quantitative analyses with insightful qualitative storytelling to illuminate the context behind the numbers.
This is a leadership role on Good Reason Houston’s growing Research, Data, and Insights team and is considered a thought leader and strategic advisor across the organization. The Director will manage and execute an organization-wide research agenda by refining research questions and orchestrating data collection, analysis, visualization and meaning-making to inform our internal strategy and external messages. The Director, Qualitative Research & Insights will create systems and build team capacity to ensure our analyses are accurate, efficient, and accessible. In addition, this role will help departments develop strategies for systematic collection and analysis of qualitative data. This role reports to the Managing Director, Data Impact & Strategy and works cross-functionally to support data needs across divisions.
Primary Responsibilities
Research & Analysis (50%)
Data Storytelling (20%)
Data Management (15%)
People Management (15%)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Who are you? The right candidate is an experienced researcher with knowledge in at least one area of education policy. You believe that research insights should extend beyond a white paper - findings and research products should be applied to better policies, practices, and outcomes on the ground. You are able to inspire and motivate people around big ideas, while also being a detailed executioner and project manager. Leading a team, coaching others, and developing early and mid- career researchers and researcher-practitioners is energizing work. You love thinking about the structures and processes needed to carry out research. Successful candidates will be able to clearly articulate how they are drawn to our mission and demonstrate how their past professional and academic experiences lend themselves to the skills, mindsets, capabilities, and knowledge critical to this role.
Experience/background:
*Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Skills:
Working at Good Reason Houston
Our Team
Our core values reflect the principles that ground and guide our work. They serve as the foundation for how we show up, internally with our colleagues and externally with our partners and communities. These values shape how we make decisions, collaborate across teams, and navigate challenges. They are the throughline that connects our culture to our impact.
CURIOUS
We are curious— we ask, listen, and learn with humility to grow our understanding and improve how we work in service of students.
CONNECTORS
We are connectors—we build meaningful, authentic relationships that create momentum for lasting change with and for Houston students, families, and communities.
ROOTED
We are rooted— we show up with purpose and persistence, grounded in our mission and in deep commitment to Houston.
FORWARD-THINKING
We are forward-thinkers–we champion an optimistic vision for Houston’s future and tackle complex challenges with boldness, creativity, and strategic action.
STUDENT-CENTERED
We are students-centered—removing barriers, expanding opportunity, and shaping systems to improve outcomes for students with the greatest needs.
Good Reason Houston offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is $115,000, with offer commensurate with candidate experience. New hires are offered a salary depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. Good Reason Houston also has a 401(k) (automatic 3% employer contribution), life, medical, dental and vision insurance packages. Each employee accrues 35 paid time off days per calendar year in addition to the 19 paid holidays per year. This role is based in Houston. Good Reason Houston is an office-based organization, but allows for virtual work on Mondays and Fridays. Due to the nature of this position, candidates should expect to work the occasional weekend and evening. Candidates must reside in the Houston metro area or be willing to relocate.
Every Child. Every Neighborhood.
Good Reason Houston imagines a future where every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. We are an education nonprofit that partners with local school districts to accelerate progress in Houston by increasing the number of children succeeding in high-quality learning environments.
Offices: 3131 Eastside St, 100, Houston, Texas 77098, US
Every Child. Every Neighborhood.
Good Reason Houston imagines a future where every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. We are an education nonprofit that partners with local school districts to accelerate progress in Houston by increasing the number of children succeeding in high-quality learning environments.
Offices: 3131 Eastside St, 100, Houston, Texas 77098, US
