Role Description AIR is seeking a Project Director to provide strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership for the organization’s flagship AI Century Study. The AI Century Study is a 100-year national research effort to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping human development and society. The ideal candidate will: - Bring a strong track record leading complex, multi-year research initiatives. - Have demonstrated results with cultivating cross-sector partnerships that generate rigorous, accessible, longitudinal evidence. - Hold intellectual curiosity for the main question driving the study: “How does the age of AI change the human condition?” The Project Director will help shape the vision and lead the execution and evolution of the AI Century Study, serving as both scientific steward and strategic leader. This role is responsible for: - Guiding interdisciplinary teams. - Managing complex partnerships. - Ensuring the study produces high-quality evidence that informs policy, practice, and public understanding of AI’s long-term impacts. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. Responsibilities - Strategic and Scientific Leadership - Contribute to and support the refinement of the strategic vision for the AI Century Study, ensuring alignment with AIR’s mission. - Provide intellectual leadership on research questions, study design, and the evolution of the study over time. - Integrate qualitative, quantitative, longitudinal, and design-informed research methods. - Guide synthesis of findings into clear, compelling insights for diverse technical and non-technical audiences. - Research Execution and Quality Assurance - Lead the full research lifecycle, including data collection, governance, ethics, privacy, and security across all study components. - Ensure high standards for research quality, transparency, and reproducibility. - Apply adaptive learning, reflection, and iterative improvement as the study evolves. - Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement - Develop strategic relationships with funders, academic collaborators, school systems, policymakers, and technology stakeholders. - Serve as a key point of contact for major external partners and funders. - Lead collaborative research activities such as listening sessions, convenings, and co-design or co-learning workshops. - Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the study’s reach, sustainability, and influence through partnerships, co-funding, and aligned initiatives. - Communication and Thought Leadership - Significantly contribute to dissemination and knowledge-translation strategies, including the development of reports, briefs, convenings, and public-facing products. - Represent the AI Century Study and AIR in national forums, media, and professional communities. - Translate complex and longitudinal findings into accessible, actionable narratives that inform policy and practice. - Program and Team Leadership - Lead, supervise, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers, analysts, designers, and communications staff. - Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture grounded in rigor, curiosity, and continuous learning. - Coordinate across AIR divisions and technical areas to ensure coherence, alignment, and effective use of institutional expertise. Qualifications - PhD with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: human development, health, workforce development, education, or learning sciences; social science research, evaluation, or longitudinal study leadership; technology policy, data science, or applied research related to digital or AI-enabled systems. - Proven record of directing large-scale, multi-year research or evaluation projects, including responsibility for study design, implementation, and learning over time. - At least 5 years of experience managing, or contributing to complex research initiatives, partnerships, or portfolios spanning multiple organizations or sectors (e.g., nonprofit, government, academia, philanthropy, technology partners). - Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships across sectors and disciplines to support long-term research and learning agendas. - Professional reputation and network in fields relevant to the AI Century Study. - Direct experience translating research and evidence into policy- or practice-relevant insights for technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience with longitudinal, cohort-based, or life-course-oriented studies. - Comfort engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and the public. - Experience across domains of human development, health, education, workforce, and technology. - Experience at the intersection of AI and human development. - Background in human-centered research approaches. Skills - Intellectual curiosity for the main study question – “How does the age of AI change the human condition?” - Systems-oriented thinker with a deep understanding of systems change; able to see connections across research, policy, technology, and human experience. - Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in dynamic, evolving research environments. - Excellent communicator and storyteller who can translate complex, longitudinal findings into clear, actionable insights for varied audiences. - Strong leader and people manager with a demonstrated commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and staff development within interdisciplinary teams. Disclosures - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. - American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. - AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. - AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. Accessibility Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000. Anticipated Annual Salary Range $165,000 — $200,000 USD

• Lead the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Customer Support AI and automation initiatives, including chatbot and agent-assist (CoPilot) functionality, to drive improved customer outcomes, operational efficiency, and self-service adoption. • Administer and optimize the Zendesk Support platform, including workflows, automations, integrations, permissions, and system enhancements. • Analyze customer journeys, support workflows, internal tools, and product experiences to identify improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions that enhance both customer and agent experiences. • Lead the monitoring of performance metrics and user feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of AI, knowledge management, and support operations, using insights to drive continuous improvement. • Support and guide team members contributing to AI bot improvement and optimization on their tasks and priorities. • Own the vision and continuous evolution of Operations knowledge management, including internal knowledge bases and external Help Centers, ensuring content remains accurate, accessible, and aligned with evolving products and policies. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop, maintain, and govern Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge assets, and training materials that support operational excellence. • Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for AI adoption, knowledge management, and support platform best practices across the Customer Experience organization.

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