Population Health Evaluation Specialist
South Dakota State University
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Job summary
South Dakota State University’s Population Health Evaluation Center (PHEC) within the College of Nursing seeks a Population Health Evaluation Specialist in Brookings, SD. This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible role leads funded evaluation projects, analyzes data, and communicates findings to stakeholders, while supporting proposals, budgets, and project procedures.
The position supports collaboration across departments, engages with local and regional partners, and requires a Master’s
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience in program monitoring, evaluation, assessment and learning or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in program monitoring, evaluation, assessment and learning required completed by start date
- At least three years of experience in project management
- Proficiency with computer software, data management, and data analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in independently designing and implementing project procedures
- Ability to collaborate between departments and agencies and with other project staff to achieve project completion; and
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Lead funded evaluation and assessment projects within the Population Health Evaluation Center (PHEC)
- Oversee project activities and procedures
- Conduct data analysis
- Author project reports and other contract deliverables
- Present findings at local and/or regional events
- Assist with development of contract proposals and amendments, budgets, and project procedures
Skills
Education
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South Dakota State University
Population Health Evaluation Specialist
NFE03235P
SDSU-Graduate Nursing
Brookings
Join a team dedicated to improving population health outcomes. The Population Health Evaluation Center (PHEC) within the College of Nursing is looking for a Population Health Evaluation Specialist to lead funded projects, analyze data, communicate findings, and support proposal development — all contributing to evidence-based improvements in public health programs. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
This an internal only position and is open to all current, permanent, full-time employees within the College of Nursing. The College of Nursing has a proud history of excellence and innovation, recognized as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. With fully accredited Healthcare Simulation Centers across four sites, the college is dedicated to providing high-quality, hands‑on learning experiences for all students. The college is also home to the Population Health Evaluation Center (PHEC), which partners with organizations to evaluate programs, analyze outcomes, and improve health and well‑being across communities.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Evaluation Specialist will lead funded evaluation and assessment projects within the Population Health Evaluation Center (PHEC), including oversight of project activities and procedures; conducting data analysis; authoring project reports and other contract deliverables; presenting of findings at local and/or regional events; assist with development of contract proposals and amendments, budgets, and project procedures.
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
- Master’s degree with 2 plus years of experience in program monitoring, evaluation, assessment and learning or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in program monitoring, evaluation, assessment and learning required completed by start date;
- At least three years of experience in project management;
- Proficiency with computer software, data management, and data analysis;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated experience in independently designing and implementing project procedures;
- Ability to collaborate between departments and agencies and with other project staff to achieve project completion; and
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
- Education or experience in public health, chronic disease management principles, and/or other social science.
- Experience with survey software (Qualtrics and/or REDCap).
- Experience with data analysis software (SPSS and/or SAS).
- Experience with IRB submissions.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
11/05/2026
11/13/2026
The starting salary for this position is $67,000, commensurate with experience.
12 months
100
Regular
No
Internal
Current, permanent, full-time employees of the College of Nursing.
Travel, Valid Drivers License
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu .Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605)688-4128.
For questions on the position, contact the hiring manager, JennaCowan, at Jenna.Cowan@sdstate.edu or 605-688-4513.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, benchwork, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Wrist Movement(twisting or rotating)
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the workday.
Office Environment
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