CIRES / Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation Program Evaluator

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development

Training curriculum

Transit pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an on-call hourly researcher to support program evaluation and education research. The role involves data cleaning, survey design in Qualtrics, interviews, and the analysis and reporting of evaluation data.

The position offers hybrid or fully remote work options and starts as soon as possible, with an anticipated November 1, 2026 start date. Ideal candidates have a background in education or social sciences, familiarity with R or Excel, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, environmental science, or psychology.
• Experience with R and/or Excel.
• Experience in analyzing data.
• Basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Excellent writing and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data cleaning, entry, and visualization.
• Develops and sets up surveys in Qualtrics.
• Conducts interviews and focus groups.
• Analyzes qualitative data using coding techniques.
• Analyzes quantitative data including website and social analytics.
• Writes reports.

Skills

Data cleaning

Qualtrics surveys

Interviews

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Writing reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

R

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Evaluation and Education Research team at the CIRES Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation is looking for an on-call hourly researcher to support their program evaluation and science education research work. The role supports and collaborates with the CEEE research and evaluation team on the design, implementation, and reporting of program evaluations undertaken by CEEE. Program evaluation includes curriculum development projects, professional development programs, informal education initiatives, training programs, and synthesis centers. The Program Evaluator will also be responsible for input, organization, analysis of and reporting on evaluation data. An ideal candidate would have a background or interest in education or social sciences, a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, experience working in R and/or excel, and excellent writing skills.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CIRES is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 900 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE) connects educators, learners, and communities with environmental and Earth system science. Our team provides accessible, high-quality environmental science curriculum and informal learning experiences, inclusive community building and engagement, meaningful career development, and research and evaluation support to evaluate the impact of education and science programs. CIRES (pronounced “series”) stands for the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences and is a partnership between CU Boulder and NOAA.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Assists with data cleaning, entry, and visualization (20%)
• Develops and sets up surveys in Qualtrics (5%)
• Conducts Interviews and focus groups (15%)
• Analyzes qualitative data, uses qualitative coding techniques (15%)
• Analyzes quantitative data (including website and social media analytics) (25%)
• Writes reports (20%)

What You Should Know

• This hourly position is currently funded via grant funds. This is an on-call position with varying hours. We expect that the person hired in this role will work, on average, around 10 hours per week within the schedule of Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm US Mountain Time. No benefits are offered with this role.
• We would like the candidate hired in this position to start work as soon as possible and by November 1, 2026.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates working in the United States through a visa or a work permit or needing sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire in this role.

What We Can Offer

• The hiring rate for this on-call hourly as needed position is $24.35 to $34.60 per hour. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification. Benefits are not offered with the position.
• This position can be offered as hybrid or fully remote. The successful candidate is expected to provide a well-equipped work environment for themselves when not working at the University of Colorado Boulder campus. For fully remote modality, candidates must be located within +/- 2 hours of the US Mountain time zone and reside in the United States.
• University of Colorado Boulder offers a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
• Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues.
• As an employee at CU Boulder, you will have free access to the regional public transit system, an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that service Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (education, environmental science, psychology).
• Experience working in R and/or Excel.
• Experience in analyzing data.

What You Will Need

• Basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, communication and time management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.

What We Would Like You to Have

Please note that while the position details both required and preferred skills and experience, we invite applicants to apply even if they do not have the preferred skills and experience outlined in this section. If you meet the requirements and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on the job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

• Experience with Indigenous evaluation methods.
• Experience with Qualtrics survey development and data analysis.
• Experience in analyzing data for program evaluation.
• A background in education research.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (education, environmental science, psychology).