Position Description
The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Science Initiatives to oversee high-priority research efforts related to racial justice and equitable public safety within our growing Science Initiatives team. The VP will combine their deep research and evaluation expertise and strong management skills to provide staff direction and support in executing a variety of short- and long-term projects. The VP will lead an interdisciplinary team of social scientists, data scientists and analysts, and other professionals in executing quantitative and mixed-methods research initiatives; develop strategic research and data partnerships; and drive efforts to expand CPE's science and data infrastructure. The VP will be responsible for aligning Science Initiatives workstreams with CPE's Strategic Plan, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and leading CPE's public safety redesign science portfolio. This position requires a passion for discovering new quantitative insights, delivering high-quality research products, and working with internal and external stakeholders to translate scientific findings into accessible, actionable results. The VP will report to the Senior Vice President of Science.
Key Responsibilities
Lead an interdisciplinary team of social scientists, data scientists and analysts, and other professionals in delivering high-quality research products within our existing research portfolios of reducing harm in public safety systems and redesigning public safety
Oversee and provide direction for the Science program's public safety redesign science portfolio, which includes original research on the social determinants of public safety
Translate strategy into actionable goals for Science Initiatives team members
Expand team capacity, identify staffing needs, and recommend new roles as needed
Develop protocols for efficient research production, quality assurance, and dissemination
Collaborate with CPE's Community Engagement, Policy, and Justice Initiatives teams to translate scientific findings into actionable products for community, policymaker, and practitioner audiences; co-develop feedback loops to ensure CPE's scientific and on-the-ground work inform each other
Drive collaborative efforts related to CPE's science and data infrastructure and contribute to CPE-wide knowledge management efforts
Manage existing strategic research and data partnerships and develop new external partnerships related to public safety redesign
Collaborate with Science program colleagues focused on peer-reviewed academic work and contribute to the CPE-Yale research lab
Qualifications
PhD in a social science, applied data science, or related field preferred, or Master's degree with exceptional research and management experience
Minimum 5 years experience in managing research teams
Proficient in performance management
Provide regular, constructive, actionable feedback to junior team members
Monitor and track employee performance via weekly check-ins, quarterly check-ins, and biannual reviews
Proficient in mindful delegation and capacity to assign work while clearly articulating deliverable expectations
Provide professional development guidance and mentorship to unlock talents and potential of direct reports
Demonstrate an appreciation for the management function and participate in management development in an ongoing way
Experience leading diverse, interdisciplinary teams and complex projects
Broad quantitative and/or mixed-methods research and evaluation experience
Record of results in managing execution of high-quality quantitative and/or mixed-methods research and evaluation projects
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to contribute vision to help shape a growing team
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrated experience embedding DEI principles into policies, team structures, and management practices
Ability to develop a strong, inclusive culture among a geographically dispersed team during a time of rapid growth
Comfortable leading teams through changing circumstances, priorities, and goals
A deep passion for social justice and belief in CPE's mission
Application Submission Guidelines
Position begins as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit the following materials:
CV/resume
Cover Letter
Names and contact details for two references
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