Impactful Research & Evaluation Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

In-person role

Job summary

The University of Missouri - Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, is seeking a Research & Evaluation Coordinator (Senior Research Assistant) to support the Office of Research & Evaluation (R&E). The role coordinates data collection and reporting, and facilitates collaboration across internal and external partners.

This 12-month, full-time, 100% in-person position requires strong project management, grants experience, and the ability to translate complex information into usable products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Area of study in social work, public health, informatics, and social science, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Office of Research & Evaluation.
• Manage intake, consultation, and project request process, connecting teams with research and evaluation support.
• Coordinate and support research, evaluation, and technical assistance activities for internal and external partners.
• Manage NIRS data collection, quality assurance, reporting, and outcome tracking.
• Maintain research and evaluation tools, templates, protocols, and other shared resources.
• Coordinate research, evaluation, and data activities across multiple projects and programs.
• Support program evaluation, CQI, and organizational learning initiatives.
• Assist with IRB submissions, research compliance activities, and grant reporting requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate reports, presentations, publications, dashboards, and other dissemination products.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with program teams, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational research and evaluation infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Data interpretation

Grants experience

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The University of Missouri - Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, is seeking a Research & Evaluation Coordinator (Senior Research Assistant) to support the Office of Research & Evaluation (R&E). The role coordinates data collection and reporting, and facilitates collaboration across internal and external partners.

This 12-month, full-time, 100% in-person position requires strong project management, grants experience, and the ability to translate complex information into usable products.