Director of Research and Learning Partnerships – Collaborative on Global Children's Issues

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Help lead the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues and support the Executive Director .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $80,429 - $157,239 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research and program management focused on child protection, child development, and child rights, with a strong ability to build strategic partnerships and advance educational initiatives. Proven track record in donor engagement, grant writing, and managing multidisciplinary research agendas in a higher education or nonprofit context.

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Research And Program ManagementChild ProtectionDonor EngagementMultidisciplinary Research AgendasInclusive Leadership

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Hard Skills

Research DevelopmentGrant WritingCurriculum DevelopmentProgram ManagementQuality AssuranceEvent PlanningReport DevelopmentData AnalysisStrategic PlanningPartnership Building

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Work StyleAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeDoctoral Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Child RightsChild DevelopmentSocial ServicesHigher EducationNonprofit SectorGlobal Child WelfareAcademic InstitutionsStudent Fellowship ProgramsKnowledge SharingThought Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues and support the Executive Director
Foster cross-disciplinary research and dialogue on critical and emerging issues affecting children and youth worldwide
Build strategic partnerships
Advance research and educational initiatives
Develop high-impact events and learning opportunities
Support thought leadership connecting policy, practice, research, and lived experiences of children and young people
Help increase awareness and recognition of the Collaborative
Shape and implement the Collaborative’s strategy
Oversee development and implementation of a multidisciplinary research and learning agenda
Build research and learning partnerships with Georgetown faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
Advance curricular content and student and faculty engagement opportunities
Advance university-wide credit and non-credit learning opportunities
Advance a new Minor or Certificate Program in Children’s Issues
Support the Student Fellows Program and Global Fellows Program
Help bring in scholar-practitioners
Manage quality assurance and strategic coherence of the Collaborative’s papers and reports
Support sector-wide knowledge sharing and learning
Maintain and build relationships with current and prospective donors
Support donor prospecting, grant writing, donor engagement, and reporting
Report to the Collaborative’s Executive Director and work closely with the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 10 years of research and program management experience in child protection, child development, child rights, social services, or a related field
Inclusive leadership skills and a track record of building partnerships that advance the well-being of children, youth, and families globally
Experience designing, leading, or contributing to multidisciplinary research agendas
Experience overseeing the development of papers, reports, or other research products
Strong written and oral communication skills, including writing for academic, policy, and general audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects in a complex, multi-faceted environment
Experience working with vendors and partners from a variety of international backgrounds
Skills in time management, organization, and communication
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain composure under pressure
Proactive, team-spirited disposition with the ability to consult with others and make independent decisions
Collaborative work style, openness to feedback, and adaptability to evolving priorities
Doctoral degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Experience in a higher-education setting, including curriculum development, teaching, or managing student fellowship or mentorship programs (preferred)
Experience with donor engagement, grant writing, or fundraising, ideally in an academic or nonprofit context (preferred)
Familiarity with Georgetown University or similar academic institutions' research and administrative structures (preferred)
Publication record or other demonstrated contributions to children's issues, child rights, or global child welfare (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities