Project Director & Lead Research Consultant

Contract Duration: One (1) year

New York, NY 10036

Engagement Type: Part-time, project-based (hourly)

Total Working Hours: 560 hours over the contract term

Work Model: Hybrid

• Most work will be conducted remotely
• Occasional in-person meetings are required in New York City and elsewhere within New York State, based on project needs
  
  

There is no preference for local candidates. Out-of-station (out-of-state) candidates may be submitted, provided they are able to meet all role requirements, including attendance at required in-person meetings in New York City and New York State.

Our Client is seeking a highly qualified individual consultant to serve as Project Director and Lead Research Consultant in support of the preparation of a Statewide Report on the State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in New York, as mandated by the New York State AAPI Commission. Senior leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, government advisory bodies, or advocacy organizations with demonstrated responsibility for research, policy development, and public reporting may be considered.

The selected Consultant will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, providing both project leadership and substantive research expertise. One individual will perform both Project Director and Lead Research Consultant responsibilities under a single contract.

The Project Director & Lead Research Consultant will oversee the planning, coordination, research, development, and final production of the statewide AAPI report. The role requires demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-author, multi-stakeholder research initiatives with strong analytical, writing, and project management skills.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

• Serve as Project Director, overseeing overall project coordination, workflow, and execution.
• Manage day-to-day project operations, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements mandated by the New York State AAPI Commission.
  
  

Research & Content Development

• Conduct, oversee, and synthesize comprehensive literature reviews related to AAPI populations in New York State.
• Draft, co-write, edit, and finalize selected sections of the statewide report.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, analytical rigor, and accessibility across report content.
  
  

Collaboration & Coordination

• Recruit, coordinate, and support chapter authors and subject-matter experts.
• Collaborate closely with data analysts to support data acquisition and ensure appropriate use of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Coordinate with editors and designers to ensure high editorial quality, visual coherence, and accessibility of the final report.
• Engage with academic experts, government agencies, and community organizations as required.
  
  

Final Deliverables

• Support final production, review, and submission of the completed statewide report.
• Ensure timely submission of all required deliverables.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree required in a relevant field, including but not limited to:
• Public Policy
• Public Administration
• Urban Planning
• Economics
• Sociology
• Public Health
• Asian American Studies
• Or a closely related discipline
  
  

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in applied research, policy analysis, organizational leadership, or program evaluation.
• Experience related to social equity, population studies, or community-based research.
  
  

Required Skills & Expertise

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

• Leading or directing complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-author research or policy initiatives
• Managing project operations, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Conducting and synthesizing literature reviews
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Drafting and editing written materials for public, policy, and academic audiences
• Coordinating across academic experts, government entities, and community organizations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:

Highest Degree (Major, University, Completion Year):

Total Years of Professional Experience (Research / Policy / Leadership):

Do you have experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder research or policy initiatives? If yes, please briefly explain:

Do you have experience managing multi-author or multi-contributor reports (academic, policy, or public-facing)? If yes, please briefly explain:

Do you have experience conducting and synthesizing literature reviews related to social equity, population studies, or community-based research?

Do you have experience drafting and editing reports for public, policy, or academic audiences?

Have you worked collaboratively with data analysts, editors, designers, or external partners to deliver published research or reports?

Do you have experience coordinating across academic institutions, government agencies, or community organizations?

Are you able to commit to a part-time, project-based engagement totaling 560 hours over one (1) year?

Are you able to attend required occasional in-person meetings in New York City and elsewhere in New York State?

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Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and ready to work Part Time on Hybrid basis at New York, NY 10036?