Assistant Director of Program Evaluation

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Career advancement

Employee referral bonus

Financial wellness perks

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Director of Program Evaluation to join our Research & Evaluation Department in New York. The role focuses on building and maintaining evaluation systems that support program information collection and data dissemination for internal teams and external funders.

You will work closely with senior staff to design evaluation plans, track KPIs, and deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in program evaluation, research, or performance measurement.
• Leadership or project management experience.
• Experience designing and managing evaluation frameworks and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of program evaluation frameworks aligned with HCZ mission.
• Mentor and supervise associates and analysts.
• Oversee data collection, cleaning, and analysis for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to design evaluation plans and identify KPIs.
• Develop dashboards and presentations translating data into insights.

Skills

Program evaluation

Leadership

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree (Public Health, Health Policy, Economics, STEM, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology)

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

Tableau

Job description

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Assistant Director of Program Evaluation with our Research & Evaluation Department.

The Assistant Director will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Assistant Director will join our Research & Evaluation team that supports the implementation and maintenance of evaluation systems that promote efficient program information collection and data dissemination within the organization and with our external partners. Working closely with the Director and the Managing Director of Research and Evaluation, the Assistant Director of Program Evaluation is a key member of the department's management team. The AD will assist senior Research & Evaluation staff in establishing systems, schedules, and templates for tracking the progress of programs across the organization in relation to key indicators. Critically, the AD ensures that existing program data is organized and presented in a format that helps program leads, senior HCZ staff, and external funders understand their impact.

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• Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Economics, STEM, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, or a related major/field

Who You Are

• 5 - 7+ years of progressive experience in program evaluation, research, or performance measurement, including at least 3 years in a leadership, supervisory, or project management role.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage evaluation frameworks, logic models, and data collection systems that drive organizational learning and impact.
• Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, advanced statistical analysis, and use of data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Tableau).
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality evaluation outputs.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences (executives, funders, community stakeholders).
• Experience fostering collaboration across departments and building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with experience integrating culturally responsive and equitable evaluation practices.
• Familiarity with community-based research, youth development, or social impact programs preferred.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated track record of innovation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program evaluation frameworks, ensuring alignment with HCZ's mission and strategic goals.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of associates and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee the collection, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with organizational data standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, program directors, and external stakeholders to design evaluation plans and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate data into actionable insights for program improvement and strategic planning.
• Standardize and document evaluation processes and protocols to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment of data practices, support organizational learning, and drive collective impact.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in data collection, analysis, and reporting, leveraging technology and industry best practices.
• Lead capacity-building efforts, including training internal teams on evaluation methodologies, data literacy, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure that evaluation projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while proactively addressing risks and barriers to success.
• Help prepare presentations to funders, other non-profit organizations, policymakers, academic audiences, community members, and staff

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

• Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive.

Our exceptional full- time benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.