Lead Project Evaluator

Position Information

Classification Title Business Intelligence Pro I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters in program evaluation or allied social science fields.

* Training and experience in conducting process and outcome evaluations; and quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analysis.

Position Summary

The Lead Project Evaluator will independently design, implement and supervise program evaluations, qualitative or quantitative research studies, needs assessments, data dashboards including selecting evaluation approaches, developing logic models, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports among others. This individual will supervise and manage graduate and student researchers on the team and work collaboratively with their supervisors. They will collaborate with various other entities across the State to collect input, design, implement, and manage projects.

The person in this position will work collaboratively with key stakeholders on grants including a variety of partners, data sources, and datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Experience in program evaluation or allied fields including public administration, public health, psychology, human development or other social science fields.

* Training/coursework in program evaluation, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analysis.

* Demonstrated training (coursework) experience in designing, implementing and managing program evaluations including process and outcome evaluations, selecting evaluation approaches and methodologies, developing logic models, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports among others.

* Knowledge or experience in implementing quantitative and qualitative research studies including collecting data and conducting data analysis including correlations, crosstabs, content analysis.

* Advanced quantitative data analysis knowledge and skills using SPSS, or SAS.

* Experience in preparing human subjects applications.

* Knowledge and/or experience in designing and developing data dashboards and data analytics using Power BI, or Tableau.

* Excellent organizational and project management skills including managing people, timelines and budgets.

* Knowledge and experience in using programs such as Microsoft word, excel, access, Qualtrics, NVivo, Canva, or similar applications.

* Ability to work both independently and with a team.

* Effective written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

* Work for long periods on a computer.

* Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

* Designs, implements and manages program evaluations, needs assessments, and qualitative and/or quantitative research for multiple projects including process and outcome evaluations, selecting and implementing evaluation approaches and methodologies, developing logic models, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports among others.

* Develops data collection measures (surveys, focus group protocols), collects and analyzes data using qualitative or quantitative research analysis methods including working with large databases, data cleaning and analyzing and developing data dashboards.

* Manages people timelines and budgets for multiple projects.

* Works collaboratively with a variety of clients, and with multiple data sources and datasets.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities

* Prepares Human Subjects…