About Urban Institute:

At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.

Our Mission

To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.

Our Values

Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity

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The Opportunity:

Within the Urban Institute, the Center on Labor, Human Services and Population (LHP) conducts research that informs and evaluates policies and programs that affect the well-being of children, youth, families and individuals. LHP’s diverse group of policy researchers use a wide-ranging set of disciplinary and methodological expertise used to study the effects of programs, social policies, and the labor market on the well-being of families and individuals, with a special focus on understanding outcomes for vulnerable populations and historically underserved or disadvantaged groups.

The Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population is seeking a full-time senior fellow who will contribute to and expand Urban’s research on apprenticeship, workforce development, and labor market policies and practices.

The work will include managing large-scale, multi-year projects, including design, implementation, and studying the impact of apprenticeship and workforce programs and practices. For example, the senior fellow will lead and contribute to projects

• supporting the expansion of registered apprenticeship;

• providing technical assistance to apprenticeship stakeholders;

• analyzing and evaluating apprenticeship programs, changing labor markets, and employer needs;

• building occupational skills frameworks;

• assessing how to best educate, train, and retain workers; and

• documenting the obstacles workers encounter in gaining financial stability.

The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise and experience in providing technical assistance and studying apprenticeship programs and other workforce issues. This candidate will be expected to support ongoing work, contribute to business development to further build the center’s workforce and apprenticeship portfolio, and serve as project director or principal investigator for future studies. The senior fellow will work closely with a group of talented colleagues on the apprenticeship and workforce team and partner with other scholars across Urban.

What You’ll Do:

• Conceptualize and develop new research projects and initiatives that are creative, address public policy needs and meet high standards of methodological rigor.

• Direct new or ongoing projects and initiatives, including being responsible for research quality, finances, timeline, staffing and managing staff, and meeting funder goals.

• Lead efforts to fundraise for new research and initiatives as well as support efforts of other staff.

• Establish or continue relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including local, state, and federal policymakers, apprenticeship programs, business leaders, unions, media, academia, nonprofits, and advocates.

• Lead and collaborate in reporting research findings, including written products, creative data presentation, briefings, and presentations at meetings and conferences.

• Communicate effectively with multiple research teams, senior and early career staff members from diverse backgrounds, and external stakeholders.

• Supervise and mentor other research staff, to help nurture talent and grow productive, motivated, and happy colleagues.

Who You Are:

The successful candidate will have:

• The knowledge and skills usually associated with a PhD or master’s degree in public policy, economics, sociology, political science, or a related field.

• 10 plus years of prior experience in related research areas.

• Significant experience in conceptualizing and executing on policy- and practice-relevant research and technical assistance activities related to apprenticeship, workforce development, labor markets, and labor equity.

• Deep methodological rigor, preferably including knowledge of innovative methods that could take advantage of Urban’s data science and research technology capacities.

• Substantial experience directing large scale, federally funded research projects for the US Department of Labor, the US Department of Health and Human Services, or the US Department of Education.

• Experience with private foundation/philanthropic grants.

• A proven track record of developing, funding, and implementing relevant research projects or initiatives.

• Active engagement in real time economic policy debates.

• Lived experience and personal familiarity with apprenticeship, employment services, or the public workforce system is valued in addition to educational instruction or professional experience.

What You’ll Experience:

No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. And whether you call the Washington, DC area or elsewhere home, you can expect to be part of a welcoming and hybrid workplace. We are committed to cultivating a community and working in a manner defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.

Urban’s greatest asset is our people.

Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you’re hired and a generous employer contribution after five months of service and 1,000 hours, with immediate vesting. You’ll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

As a federal contractor, Urban will comply with Executive Order (EO) 14042 that requires federal contractors, subcontractors, and their respective employees to comply with COVID-19 vaccinations. All Urban Institute employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, and comply with masking and distancing requirements, regardless of responsibilities or work location. New hires must also be fully vaccinated before starting work. Employees may request exemption from vaccination against COVID-19 based on either a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Where such an exemption is approved, Urban will discuss with each employee potential accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned. This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Urban management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@urban.org
. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

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