Attendance Works, a national, nonprofit initiative, seeks a Director of Evaluation and Research.
Attendance Works is the nation’s leading resource for attendance policy and practice. We advance success in school and beyond for all students by inspiring and catalyzing policies and practices in grades pre-K–12 that prevent and reduce chronic absence. Attendance Works is fully virtual and has a diverse team of staff and consultants located throughout the United States.
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Director of Evaluation and Research
The Director of Evaluation and Research will collaborate closely with the Attendance Works leadership to lead the organization’s approach to evaluating impact across programs and initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, the creation of dashboards and tools, and efforts to influence and convert research into action both internally and in the field of pre-K–12 education. Our ideal candidate has knowledge of pre K–12 education and possibly public health, excellent interpersonal skills, and can independently manage numerous tasks simultaneously. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with field catalyst organizations.
The full list of responsibilities can be found in the job description linked here.
This exempt, benefited position is full-time with an annual salary range of $141,500 to $168,000, depending on experience. Attendance Works offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and more. This is a remote position that requires occasional travel for staff retreats and key events.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a resume and an example of an education-related resource or tool you have created to jobs@attendanceworks.org by August 31, 2026. Please direct any questions to Zach Freeman at Zach@attendanceworks.org.