Responsibilities 

·         Develop formative and summative evaluation plans and construct comprehensive logic models that capture program activities and outcomes. 

·         Design evaluation procedures/protocols and develop data collection/survey instruments and manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of databases and web-based data profiles. 

·         Collaborate with others regarding data management, and in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans. 

·         Perform day-to-day oversight in program evaluation and primary data collection activities, including large survey mailing, face-to-face and telephone interviews, focus groups, and so forth; monitor data collection progress; and seek innovative strategies to increase survey response rates. 

·         Conduct statistical analysis of evaluation data and assume a lead role in producing reports or other deliverable documents and prepare and deliver presentations to policy-making bodies and professional organizations. 

·         Initiate grant proposals in the area of program evaluation and survey research, including identifying funding sources and RFPs; conducting literature reviews; developing research question; designing research methods, data analysis plan, and data collection procedures. 

·         Assist in the preparation of articles for consideration in refereed journals on an ongoing basis. 

·         Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director  

• An experience in designing or leading Program Evaluation projects/studies, and managing primary data collection, especially in an academic setting.   

• Experience in evaluating early childhood or special education statewide programs is a plus.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

·         Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing program evaluation projects, including both formative and summative dimensions. Experience with the development and use of logic models to describe complex programs. 

·         Skilled at designing and implementing data collection tools, including survey instruments to conduct primary data collection. 

·         Ability to develop action plans and systems to facilitate and track implementation of evaluation and survey findings and recommendations. 

·         A strong working knowledge of social science research methods and experience in managing primary data collection procedures (CATI lab, web-based surveys, mail surveys, in-person interviews, focus groups, etc.) and practicalities of implementation required. 

·         Effectively utilize software necessary to convert and process data (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Excel, Access, Dbase). Computer programming capability, including CATI programming software (especially for remote work), is an advantage. 

·         Experience in statistical analyses. 

·         Supervision skills and experience, including effective recruitment strategies and performance assessment, is a plus. 

·         Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

·         Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time. 

·         Strong diplomatic skills to present, and answer questions and concerns effectively. 

·         Outstanding written and oral communication skills