Director, Research Advisory Services

Job overview

The Director, Research Advisory Services role may be based in Richmond, VA, Washington, D.C., or remotely within the continental United States. Compensation is $76,500–$115,000 per year, with eligibility for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. EAB’s mission is to make education smarter and communities stronger through research, technology, and advisory services for education institutions.

What you'll do

• Build expertise across research areas, especially university strategy, advancement and fundraising, campaign readiness, and donor and alumni engagement
• deliver advice through consultations, virtual meetings, conferences, workshops, and campus presentations
• diagnose partner challenges and guide decisions
• support customer success and new partner development
• contribute research insights and content
• and share market insights with research colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

research advisory services

eab

richmond va

washington dc

remote continental u.s.

$76,500–$115,000/year

higher education

executive advisory

research insights

40–50% travel

education strategy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 20+ days of annual PTO plus holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• wellness programs
• employee assistance program
• and professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

The role spends about 80% of time working with partners and requires 40–50% travel. Candidates are considered across Director and Associate Director levels.

About the employer

EAB is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.