Chief Impact and Evaluation Officer
This is a high-stakes executive role designed for a visionary evaluator who wants to move beyond traditional metrics to create a national standard for civic skills. You will lead the strategic alignment of over 140 universities and numerous corporate partners to validate how young leaders contribute to a healthy democracy. It is a rare chance to blend rigorous data science with high-level relationship management to solve a fundamental societal challenge.
Citizens & Scholars
Princeton, New Jersey, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
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About Citizens & Scholars
Citizens & Scholars is a small business working in non-profit / civic engagement, based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States.
Non-profit / Civic Engagement
Small
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a cross-portfolio strategy for assessing core civic skills
- Establish a national standard for civic competency trusted by employers and educators
- Collaborate with a network of 140+ colleges and universities to measure program success
- Pilot and refine new assessment models that move beyond self-reported data
- Represent the organization at major national convenings and with key funders
- Translate program insights into actionable frameworks for the education and workforce sectors
Essential
- Proven experience in executive leadership and organizational strategy
- Expertise in impact evaluation and measurement methodology
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mobilize staff across departments
- Experience building consensus among diverse external stakeholders
- Strong methodological judgment in social science or educational assessment
- Capability to translate complex data into compelling narratives for funders and partners
Preferred
- Experience with credentialing bodies or national standards setting
- Existing network within higher education, workforce development, or civic research
- Background in developing non-self-report assessment tools
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive executive salary
- Opportunity to lead a national-scale initiative
- High-level networking with university presidents and corporate leaders
- Influence over national civic education standards
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