Data Analytics & Program Evaluation Lead, Child Development

Mt. Hood Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks a data-driven leader to oversee data management, analysis, and CQI across Child Development and Family Support operations.

You will guide KPIs, ensure compliance with Head Start standards, and report findings to college leadership and stakeholders. The role requires translating complex data into executive insights, managing budgets, and coordinating with health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and data management, including at least 2 years of supervision.
• Expertise in advanced data management, statistical analysis, survey design, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R, SQL, or Excel), and using data to drive organizational decision-making.
• Advanced skills in database administration, word processing, spreadsheets, evaluation software, and virtual reporting tools
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds within the College’s community, families, and staff; demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and inclusion.
• Current driver's license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours for travel to multiple site locations. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance and daily duties of program managers in supportive, non-instructional service areas, including health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning, ensuring cross-functional alignment with overall child and family outcomes.
• Trains, mentors, and develops supervisees in the areas of leadership, staff accountability, and performance monitoring. Builds capacity among managers to use data systems and KPIs to drive continuous operational improvements.
• Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of CDFS data architecture, software systems, and data management workflows. Ensures data integrity, security, and accessibility across all supportive service departments.
• Evaluates program efficacy, service delivery, and functional growth across health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning. Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, mitigate operational risks, and evaluate program impact.
• Translates complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives, interactive dashboards, and executive reports. Effectively communicates the health, quality, compliance, and growth of the organization’s functions to leadership, Policy Council, and external partners. Attends Policy Council and College Board meetings and presents organizational health, evaluation findings, or programmatic data reports in the absence of or in collaboration with leadership.
• Uses data tracking and monitoring systems to monitor and evaluate ongoing compliance with federal Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, USDA/CACFP regulations, facilities safety protocols and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting bodies, and MHCC board policies.
• Provides strategic support and input to the design and continuous improvement of CDFS early learning programs. Assists with short- and long-term planning that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in staffing, curriculum, culture, and services and align with College and CDFS mission, vision, and strategic goals. Prepares reports to various funding sources in collaboration with fiscal managers.
• Manages assigned department and program budgets, ensuring spending remains within budget allocations. Participates in budget planning, reviews, forecasting, and grant proposal development in partnership with leadership.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal College departments, external agencies, community partners, and educational institutions to strengthen ties and support programming, shared resources, and other initiatives. Serves as a College representative on local, regional, and state early childhood committees as appropriate.
• Ensures and promotes health, safety, and proper risk management in the workplace and across all early learning sites.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College seeks a data-driven leader to oversee data management, analysis, and CQI across Child Development and Family Support operations.

You will guide KPIs, ensure compliance with Head Start standards, and report findings to college leadership and stakeholders. The role requires translating complex data into executive insights, managing budgets, and coordinating with health, facilities, nutrition, and professional learning teams across multiple sites.