Program and Evaluation Associate

Empowerment Through Education, LLC; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education consulting firm is seeking a Program & Evaluation Associate to provide implementation and evaluation support for various educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in education-related environments. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, supporting data analysis, and coordinating events. This position offers a fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling, focusing on employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

35-hour work week

11 paid holidays annually

Two weeks of paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in K–12, higher education, nonprofit, or education-adjacent environments.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with logic models and evaluation frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking systems.
• Design surveys with closed and open-ended questions.
• Support ETE-hosted events including Student Success Summit and online workshops.

Skills

Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience working with data

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Google Workspace

Job description

Empowerment Through Education (ETE Consulting LLC)

• Reports To: CEO
• Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
• Status: Full-Time
• Work Hours: Flex Schedule

About Empowerment Through Education (ETE)

Empowerment Through Education (ETE) is a national education consulting firm partnering with K–12 school districts, colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to advance student success, institutional transformation, global learning, and research-driven program implementation.

ETE supports:

• Federal and foundation grant implementation and evaluation.
• Professional development and educator learning communities.
• Institutional strategic planning.
• Global educator immersion programs.
• National education summits and convenings.
• Online workshops and learning experiences.

We are a growing, mission-driven organization focused on measurable outcomes, operational excellence, and sustainable impact.

Position Overview

The Program & Evaluation Associate is a full-time professional role supporting implementation, coordination, evaluation processes, and event execution across all ETE programs.

This role is designed for a strong education professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, mission-driven, and eager to grow into more senior leadership roles.

The Associate works closely with the President/CEO and/or senior program leadership to ensure that programs are implemented and evaluated efficiently, timelines are tracked, deliverables are met, and evaluation systems are maintained.

This is not an administrative-only role. It is a professional education position with growth potential into Specialist and Senior Specialist levels.

Core Responsibilities

• I. Program Implementation Support (Across All ETE Programs)
  • Support implementation of multiple concurrent projects
  • Maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking systems
  • Document meeting notes and track action items
  • Ensure follow-up with institutional partners
  • Maintain organized project documentation systems
  • Assist in monitoring implementation fidelity aligned to approved work plans
  • Prepare materials for workshops and learning sessions
• II. Evaluation & Data Support
  • Design surveys with closed and open-ended questions
  • Assist in survey administration (pre/post, formative, summative)
  • Organize, clean, and maintain data sets
  • Track KPIs aligned with logic models
  • Support preparation of data summaries and visualizations
  • Write progress reports
  • Write evaluation reports using company templates
  • Maintain documentation needed for funder compliance
• III. Event & Convening Support
  • Support ETE-hosted events including:
    • Student Success Summit
    • ETE Education Summit
    • Online workshops and professional learning sessions
  • Depending on the ETE event, responsibilities could include:
    • Preparing run-of-show documents.
    • Coordinating speaker logistics.
    • Preparing slide decks and materials.
    • Supporting virtual event technology.
    • Assisting with post-event evaluation tracking.
• IV. Client Coordination
  • Draft follow-up emails after meetings
  • Maintain shared folders and documentation
  • Track agreements/contracts and deadlines
  • Support onboarding of new clients
  • Prepare summaries and briefing documents
• V. Internal Operations Support
  • Maintain project management systems (Asana, Trello, Google Workspace, etc.)
  • Track reporting calendars
  • Maintain templates and documentation systems
  • Identify process improvement opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree required (Education, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Applied Statistics/Data Analytics, Sociology, Psychology, or related field)
• 3+ years of experience in K–12, higher education, nonprofit, or education‑adjacent environments
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Experience working with data (basic analysis and reporting)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience supporting grant‑funded programs
• Familiarity with logic models and evaluation frameworks
• Experience supporting professional development programs
• Experience with virtual event coordination

Key Competencies

• Strong follow‑through
• Professional written communication
• Organizational excellence
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Comfort working in fast‑paced environments
• Growth‑oriented and coachable
• Mission‑driven and student‑centered

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Within the first year (first 12 months), the Program & Evaluation Associate will:

• Ensure consistent tracking of implementation milestones.
• Improve documentation systems across programs.
• Support timely report preparation for different projects.
• Support the completion of at least two ETE programs (e.g., professional development, strategic planning, or student success initiatives).
• Write or co‑write at least 8 evaluation reports.
• Write or co‑write at least 2 evaluation plans.
• Create at least 6 data collection instruments.
• Collect and analyze data from quantitative and qualitative survey responses.
• Contribute to successful execution of ETE events.
• Strengthen internal operational systems.
• Demonstrate readiness to advance to Specialist level.

Growth Path at ETE

This role is designed as part of a structured growth ladder:

• Assistant
• Associate
• Specialist
• Senior Specialist

With demonstrated performance, the Associate may advance to Program & Evaluation Specialist within 1-2 years.

Benefits and Compensation

Empowerment Through Education (ETE) is committed to supporting work‑life balance, sustainability, and professional well‑being. We believe strong impact begins with healthy, focused professionals.

Full‑time team members receive:

• 35‑hour work week (designed to promote balance and productivity).
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Two (2) weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Paid organizational closure during the winter holiday period.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible scheduling within the 35‑hour structure.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within ETE’s structured career pathway (Assistant → Associate → Specialist → Senior Specialist).

Our work culture prioritizes outcomes over hours, accountability over micromanagement, and meaningful impact over busyness.

Compensation is based on experience and highest degree obtained.