Temporary Extension Associate; Evaluation

Position Overview

Temporary Extension Associate (Evaluation). This role involves overseeing monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and learning to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include designing the evaluation framework, training partners in consistent reporting, managing secure data, conducting data collection and analyses to assess progress and impact, preparing reports for stakeholders, facilitating feedback loops to refine programming, and coordinating with regional FRSAN networks to align measures and contribute to national reporting.

• Design and manage the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
• Design and administer baseline and periodic assessments with network membership to identify gaps and opportunities, inform project strategic directions and partner needs, and support cross-state collaboration.
• Refine network logic models, establish benchmarks, and create performance measurement plans; develop outcome measures and data-collection tools for all major project components.
• Establish and maintain data management and reporting systems across project areas.
• Collaborate with the project coordinator and support project communications by collecting partner feedback on digital tools’ usability and accessibility, providing needed evaluation data and performance measures.
• Work with Project Directors to deliver ongoing training, peer learning, and support for program piloting and evaluation.
• Attend FRSAN national and regional meetings, including regional working group meetings.
• Establish data, evaluation, and reporting infrastructure and databases to gain feedback and guide continuous improvement of partner-led farm stress efforts.
• Produce reports from databases to monitor and evaluate project activities and progress toward objectives.
• Collaborate with partner universities to develop farm resource databases and coordinate with 4-H mapping of resource databases.
• Support partner work to maintain local farmer education and resource sharing.
• Support Lead Partner Organizations in applying evaluation insights to improve their programs.

• Master’s degree in Sociology or Psychology.
• At least 7 years of experience evaluating large-scale, multistakeholder projects.
• Experience in applicable evaluation, database, and statistical analysis software.

• Experience working on regional US or national projects.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (minor flexibility allowed).

Is Time Limited:
No

Department: AHS

Job City & State: NC State University, Raleigh, NC

As a Pack member, you belong here and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance personal and professional well-being. Perks include attendance at non-revenue generating sporting events for free and access to childcare discounts, wellness and recreation memberships, and wellness programs. This is contingent on part-time or full-time status and eligibility as described in linked resources. Perks and benefit eligibility are subject to status and plan details.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact  to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive…