Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Policy and Research Manager, Education Initiatives

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field (economics, public policy, etc.)
  • Minimum of six years of relevant experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in people and project management
  • Preferred: Data management experience

Responsibilities

  • Implement and oversee multiple education programs
  • Support ongoing education research projects
  • Facilitate relationships with stakeholders
  • Manage policy outreach efforts
  • Coordinate research management tasks

Benefits

  • Full-time, one-year appointment with renewal contingent on funding
  • In-person work at Cambridge, MA office
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful education initiatives
Full Job Description
Posting Description
POLICY AND RESEARCH MANAGER, EDUCATION INITIATIVES, Blueprint Labs , will be a team player and strategic thinker who implements and oversees multiple programs within the education team, in conjunction with Blueprint's leadership. The Policy and Research Manager supports ongoing education research projects, including the AIin K-12 Schools Initiative and the Charter School Research Collaborative . Primary responsibilities include supporting policy outreach, facilitating relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and research management.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Master's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field; a minimum of six years of relevant experience; and strong communication and people and project management skills. PREFERRED : Data management experience.

The Manager receives a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually, contingent on funding and mutual agreement. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position begins as soon as possible, in-person at Blueprint's office in Cambridge, MA.

Before applying, review the full posting and application instructions . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

9/23/2026

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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