Assistant Director, Rhodes Center

Brownhealth

Providence, US
Hybrid
Data strategy and research infrastructure
Economics research and technical data expertise
High-level web design for data-intensive platforms
The Assistant Director, Rhodes Center provides research and operational leadership for the Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance and its partner, Global Linkages Lab (GLL), implementing the Center’s expanded mission to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy solutions in global economics and international finance

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director, Rhodes Center provides research and operational leadership for the Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance and its partner, Global Linkages Lab (GLL), implementing the Center’s expanded mission to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy solutions in global economics and international finance.
  • Major responsibilities include overseeing the design and integration of the Rhodes/GLL digital ecosystem, managing data with key statistical programs, leading web platform design, and facilitating training for macroeconomics students in micro-data analysis.
  • This role requires strong economics research and technical data expertise, alongside strong communications and operational leadership experience, including managing budgets, planning conferences, and directing editorial outputs.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director, Rhodes Center provides research and operational leadership for the Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance and its partner, Global Linkages Lab (GLL), implementing the Center’s expanded mission to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy solutions in global economics and international finance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Strategy and Research Infrastructure
  • Economics research and technical data expertise
  • High-level web design for data-intensive platforms
  • Manage and interpret "big data"
  • Social media strategy and podcast production
  • Budget management and conference planning

Nice-to-have

  • Bridge academic research and policy solutions
  • Elevate global profile
  • Executive presence for high-ranking visitors
  • Pivot focus toward emerging global crises

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Economics, Data Science, or International Affairs preferred
  • 3-5 years of professional experience
  • Managing large-scale data projects
  • High-level academic operations management
  • Expert-level coding skills (Stata, R, Python, SQL)
  • Experience with high-level web design (UI/UX for data visualization)

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