Evaluation Project Manager

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Evaluation Project Manager in Athens to lead implementation and evaluation of opioid misuse reduction initiatives. You will design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, integrate data, and translate findings for state leadership and external partners.

The role requires strong project management, data analysis skills, and the ability to supervise staff while delivering timely reports and actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in applied research, program evaluation, and project leadership.
• Familiarity with opioids, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and monitoring of evaluation activities across projects.
• Create reports, dashboards, and metrics in Power BI to support decision-making.
• Direct research/evaluation activities, trainings, and quality assurance tasks.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to state leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI dashboards

DAX

SQL

R or Python

Power Query

Data integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number S15951P Working Title Evaluation Project Manager Department FACS-Ralston Institute About the University of Georgia (https://www.uga.edu/) The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/22/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title Business Intelligence Pro III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in substantive areas of opioids, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like R, Python, querying languages like SQL, and other tools to produce reports and perform meaningful quantitative or qualitative analyses addressing impactful business issues or questions.

Position Summary

The Evaluation Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator to lead the implementation and evaluation of the Georgia’s Response to reducing opioid misuse. They will also direct other applied research and evaluation activities, trainings and quality assurance activities. The Evaluation Project Manager will design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, visualizations and reports in Power BI to monitor implementation, performance, and outcomes. The individual in this role will integrate, clean and analyze data to synthesize business insights with subject‑matter expertise to aid stakeholders in decision‑making. Serving as the primary programmatic liaison with state leadership and external partners, the Evaluation Project Manager will be responsible for overall project management, tracking activities and progress, supervising professional staff, resolve implementation issues, and translate findings into reports, presentations, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in applied research, program evaluation, and project leadership, including the ability to independently direct complex, multifaceted research, evaluation, and implementation initiatives.
• Knowledge and skills in designing, developing, and maintaining interactive dashboards, visualizations and reports in Power BI to monitor implementation, performance, and outcomes.
• Knowledge of DAX functions, Power Query, Power Automate, and integration with other business systems to create impactful visualizations, reports, and dashboards.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like R or Python, querying languages like SQL and other tools like Power BI or Excel to produce reports and perform meaningful quantitative or qualitative analyses addressing impactful business issues or questions.
• Ability to integrate, clean and analyze data to synthesize business insights with subject‑matter expertise to aid in business decision‑making.
• Advanced knowledge of research and program evaluation methodologies with the ability to provide expert guidance to project staff, state agencies, and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to direct and evaluate the work of professional staff, assign responsibilities, establish performance expectations, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful completion of project milestones and deliverables.
• Knowledge and experience in substantive areas of opioids, behavioral health, developmental disabilities.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to represent the project with state leadership and diverse stakeholders, exercise independent judgment in resolving complex programmatic issues, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, and communicate findings and recommendations to technical, policy, and non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands

• Work for long periods on a computer.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Management And Implementation

• Lead implementation of activities across multiple projects, including evaluation activities, timelines, milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implementation challenges, develop proposed solutions, and communicate status and needs to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Supervise researchers and students, as assigned, including coordinating their work, providing guidance, and monitoring completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate communications and administrative requirements to support accurate, timely completion of project activities.

Data Dashboards For Decision Making

• Create reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics that monitor implementation, performance and outcomes to provide business insight and aid in business decision‑making.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to better understand valuable objectives and KPIs and to design relevant reports and dashboards.
• Use scripting languages like R or Python, querying languages like SQL and other tools like Power BI or Excel to produce reports and perform meaningful quantitative or qualitative analyses addressing impactful business issues or questions.
• Integrate data from relevant sources, verify data quality, and present measures and trends in formats that stakeholders can use to track progress and inform decisions.
• Combine these reports with subject‑matter expertise to deliver insightful takeaways and advice.

Program Evaluation And Applied Research

• Lead the development of evaluation frameworks, research questions, indicators, data collection instruments, and monitoring systems to assess project implementation and outcomes.
• Implement applied research, program evaluation, training, and technical assistance activities across funded projects.
• Prepare human subjects’ applications, coordinate recruitment, and collect data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, program reports, administrative datasets, and other appropriate methods.
• Manage, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, including large or complex datasets when applicable, to synthesize trends and findings to aid in decision making.
• Develop recommendations for policymakers, funders, program administrators, providers, and community stakeholders.

Reporting And Dissemination

• Prepare project status reports, evaluation reports, executive summaries, conference presentations, manuscripts, data briefs, infographics, and other scholarly and applied products that clearly communicate project activities, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and consistency, and ensure they are submitted on schedule and meet project and sponsor requirements.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Recruitment Contact Name Hamida Jinnah Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information