Senior Manager, Qualitative Evaluation and Insights

Constructive Dialogue Institute

. Lead qualitative research and evaluation across college and university consulting engagements .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in qualitative research and analysis, with a strong ability to code data, conduct interviews, and present findings to stakeholders. Proficient in integrating qualitative and quantitative data to measure organizational culture and support institutional change initiatives.

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Qualitative Research ExperienceData Coding and AnalysisInterview and Focus Group FacilitationAnalytic Writing SkillsQualitative Analysis Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data CodingQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisSurvey IntegrationInter-Rater Reliability

Soft Skills

Judgment Across Ideological LinesRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DovetailDedooseNVivoATLAS.tiMAXQDA

Industry Keywords

Organizational CultureInstitutional ChangeQualitative ResearchClient-Facing NarrativesAcademic Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead qualitative research and evaluation across college and university consulting engagements
Collect and code interview, focus group, and open-ended survey data using CDI’s coding frameworks
Maintain coding quality and contribute to codeframe updates with the Research team
Coordinate data collection logistics with campus partners around the academic calendar
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify themes, patterns, and findings
Own reports, memos, presentations, and client-facing narratives
Present findings and recommendations to external stakeholders
Build CDI’s approach to assessing campus and Institutional Change Model consulting initiatives
Conduct interviews and draft qualitative case studies
Identify institutional spotlights for Culture Change projects with Communications
Advise colleagues and partners on measuring organizational culture and conditions for dialogue and open inquiry
Represent CDI in building trust and relationships with campus partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of applied qualitative research experience, or a graduate degree with substantial fieldwork
Experience running interviews and focus groups
Ability to code high volumes of data consistently using a codebook
Experience with multi-coder QA or inter-rater reliability is a strong plus
Clear analytic writing skills
Ability to integrate survey results with qualitative data
Experience measuring organizational culture using interviews, documents, and survey data
Ability to coordinate with institutional research, academic leadership, and student affairs
Judgment across ideological lines and understanding of nonpartisan restraint
Comfort with qualitative analysis software; Dovetail preferred, with Dedoose, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA welcome
Ability to use AI to support coding and drafting while retaining human interpretation
Must be based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO, in addition to 13 company holidays
Health, vision, and dental plans, with CDI contributing toward premiums each month
401(k) with 100% match on contributions, up to 3% of pay
Generous annual professional development budget
Up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment
Up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses
Mission-driven work culture characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness