Impact & Program Evaluation Lead, Extension Reporting

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Extension seeks a leader to provide statewide oversight of program evaluation, impact assessment, and reporting initiatives in Manhattan, KS. You will strengthen the Extension's ability to demonstrate outcomes through data-informed decisions, logic models, and continuous improvement.

You will guide the evaluation framework, support faculty and staff in developing evaluation plans, oversee PEARS administration with technical staff, and translate program data into

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for program evaluation, impact assessment, and reporting initiatives.
• Oversee PEARS administration and collaborate with technical support staff.
• Translate program data into actionable information for Extension leadership, stakeholders, funders, and partners.
• Support faculty and staff in developing meaningful evaluation plans and impact reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Communication

Project management

Training facilitation

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration across units

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PEARS system

Data visualization tools

Reporting software

Job description

Kansas State University’s Extension seeks a leader to provide statewide oversight of program evaluation, impact assessment, and reporting initiatives in Manhattan, KS. You will strengthen the Extension's ability to demonstrate outcomes through data-informed decisions, logic models, and continuous improvement.

You will guide the evaluation framework, support faculty and staff in developing evaluation plans, oversee PEARS administration with technical staff, and translate program data into