Evaluation & Research Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks an Evaluation & Research Manager within the Office of Child Development in Pittsburgh. This role oversees evaluation and research for educational programs serving children and families in southwestern Pennsylvania, collaborating with local nonprofits and funders.

You will design and implement research projects, manage data collection, prepare technical reports, and guide grant proposals while coordinating timelines and budgets in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years of relevant experience considered.
• Combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supports design and implementation of research, intervention, and evaluation projects.
• Leads data collection activities and ensures quality control of data.
• Coordinates data collection procedures at internal and external sites.
• Assists with proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
• Develops research strategies and project goals; supports grant proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methodology

Grant writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Evaluation & Research Manager

Educ-Office of Child Development - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004470 )

The Evaluation and Research Team within the Office of Child Development is a multi-disciplinary unit dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through evaluation and research partnerships with both local and national nonprofit organizations. The Evaluation and Research Manager is responsible for managing the comprehensive evaluation of educational and support programs for children and families in South West Pennsylvania as part of this team.

Job Summary

Supports the design and implementation of research, intervention, and educational development and evaluation projects; leads and manages data collection activities; assists with crafting technical reports and other documentation; develops research strategies and project goals; ensures timeline and budgetary adherence; and leads grant proposal initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Supports the design and implementation of various research, intervention, and educational development and evaluation projects.
• Facilitates project communication, monitors implementation activities, and prepares data assessments and measures for use and distribution. Works to disseminate research findings and program models in both academic and non-academic outlets.
• Leads and manages data collection activities.
• Coordinates data collection procedures at internal and external sites.
• Contributes to and manages quality‑control checks of data collection.
• Assists with the creation and distribution of proposals, technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Develops thoughtful research strategies and detailed project goals; identifies research opportunities and devises creative approaches for research application.
• Monitors projects for quality and accuracy and ensures adherence to timelines and budgetary restrictions.
• Consults with external partners and funders throughout the project's duration and maintains effective community relationships with agencies, faculty, and funders.
• Attains project funding and leads grant proposal initiatives.
• Performs statistical, descriptive, and exploratory analysis, integrates data into routine use, and crafts technical reports and other documentation.

Physical Effort

Use of cognitive skills and knowledge in evaluation, database development and management, statistical analysis, research methodology, and computer software. This is a sedentary job with extensive time spent working at a computer. Travel to and from meetings in the region, state, and nation may be required based on project funding, and equipment may need to be transported to and from outside trainings.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full‑time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research & Evaluation Manager

Job Family: Research

Job Sub‑Family: Child Development Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M - F 8:30‑5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – combination of on‑campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check.

Child Protection Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.