Director of Impact and Evaluation

The Mentoring Alliance; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mentoring Alliance is seeking a Director of Program Impact & Evaluation to lead evidence-based assessment across programs and districts. This role reports to senior leadership and drives data-informed decisions to maximize student outcomes and funding effectiveness.

Responsibilities include aligning theory of change, validating datasets, coordinating surveys and impact reporting, and communicating compelling narratives to superintendents, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred in education, evaluation, or related field.
• Experience in program evaluation, data analysis, or educational impact measurement is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong credibility with school systems and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Leads the alignment of the theory of change by developing inputs, outputs, and outcomes with Program Development and external partners; coordinates surveys and evaluation tools; collaborates with evaluators to analyze data and measure program impact.
• Ensures data accuracy, quality, and reliability by validating internal and partner district data and overseeing annual impact reporting.
• Serves as subject matter expert on OST funding by partnering with districts and administrators to demonstrate program impact and align with funding requirements.
• Develops data-driven narratives and annual impact reports; communicates with superintendents, donors, and stakeholders; represents MA in high-level discussions.
• Partners with Senior Director to evaluate data and refine the theory of change to support continuous improvement and organizational alignment.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in education/evaluation/public policy

Tools

Salesforce

Ninety (EOS)

Excel

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

PROFILE

As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Director of Program Impact & Evaluation (DPIE) is considered to be a minister of the gospel. The DPIE is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life that is above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Director of Program Impact & Evaluation is to document, validate, and clearly communicate the impact of Mentoring Alliance programs for key constituents. Through rigorous evaluation, credible analysis, and effective storytelling, the DPIE demonstrates program effectiveness, strengthens partnerships with school systems, and supports strategic decision-making that increases impact.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS

This is a full-time exempt position, averaging 40 hours per week.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Impact Measurement & Evaluation:

Leads the alignment of Mentoring Alliance's theory of change by developing clearly defined inputs, outputs, and outcomes in collaboration with the Program Development team and external partners. Coordinates the administration of surveys, assessments, and evaluation tools while partnering with evaluators and statisticians to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring findings are methodologically sound and effectively measure program impact.

Data Integrity & Validation:

Ensures the accuracy, quality, and reliability of data collected across programs and regions by validating internal and partner school district data, maintaining statistically reliable datasets, and overseeing externally validated annual impact reporting to support informed decision-making and demonstrate organizational effectiveness.

School District Partnerships & OST Funding Expertise:

Serves as Mentoring Alliance's subject matter expert on out-of-school-time (OST) funding by partnering with school districts, accountability teams, and administrators to demonstrate program impact, align initiatives with funding and accountability requirements, and provide strategic guidance that helps schools maximize available funding opportunities and student outcomes.

Impact Storytelling & Communication:

Develops and communicates compelling, data-driven narratives that demonstrate Mentoring Alliance's impact to school districts, executive leadership, donors, and community partners. Creates annual impact reports and executive communication tools while serving as the organization's subject matter expert on program outcomes, representing Mentoring Alliance in high-level presentations and strategic discussions with superintendents, school boards, and other key stakeholders.

Program Improvement & Theory of Change Refinement:

Partners with the Senior Director of Program Development to evaluate organizational data, identify opportunities to strengthen program effectiveness, and refine the theory of change based on measurable outcomes. Provides strategic insights that support continuous improvement while fostering organizational alignment, clarity, and credibility. Participates in committees, leadership meetings, and ministry functions, and performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Program Development or President/CEO in support of the ministry's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, evaluation, public policy, or related field preferred.
• Experience in program evaluation, data analysis, or educational impact measurement required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong credibility with school systems and external partners.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Ninety (EOS), Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Asana.