Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning

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Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities.  We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.  

Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

09-22-2025

Job Title:

Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$89,633.00 - $197,193.00

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:

FL - HOME OFFICE

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Director, Research, Evaluation, and Planning leads strategic efforts in organizational planning, research, and evaluation to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. This role partners closely with executive and senior leadership to apply critical analysis, problem-solving, and organizational theory to support sustainable growth and innovation. As a key member of the Strategy and Analysis, Assessment, and Accountability teams, the Director oversees strategic planning, manages research and evaluation initiatives, and ensures alignment with organizational goals to enhance institutional effectiveness.

Essential Position Functions:

• Manage the strategic planning framework, systems, and communications across the organization to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and support institutional effectiveness.

• Coordinate strategic planning with performance evaluations, aligning metrics with organizational goals.

• Develop, manage, and evaluate programs and activities to ensure efficient operations and alignment with strategic and school improvement priorities.

• Lead strategic research initiatives that generate actionable insights and elevate the organization’s profile in educational research.

• Lead a cross-functional Research Committee and facilitate the development of a comprehensive research agenda aligned with Florida Virtual School’s strategic goals and operational needs; publish and provide progress updates regularly that incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

• Design and manage research projects, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

• Conduct efficacy studies to assess the impact of instructional programs, digital products, and services on student outcomes.

• Oversee evaluation efforts, including ROI analyses of programs and grant-funded initiatives.

• Support curriculum and instruction teams with evidence-based strategies to improve student learning and achievement.

• Manage organization-wide survey efforts, including vendor contracts, staff training, data analysis, and reporting.

• Collaborate with MarCom to publish and present research, positioning FLVS as a thought leader in online education.

• Leverage customer and market insights and user experience data to inform product development, optimize service delivery, and enhance stakeholder engagement through data-driven decision making.

• Partner with Product and Sales teams to plan and evaluate research-driven initiatives and grants.

• Provide strategic input on product development, integrating research outcomes (e.g., University of Florida collaborations) into scalable models.

• Identify opportunities to monetize successful research through products and services.

• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Prioritize both grant-funded and non-grant-funded research partnerships to deliver impactful studies and insights.

• Oversee the accreditation process for FLVS and FlexPoint systems and schools, translat