Program Evaluation Specialist

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine's Center for Global Health Equity seeks an experienced Program Evaluation Specialist to lead evaluation and financial planning across the Center. This role will build systems that measure impact, strengthen decision-making, and clearly communicate results to leadership and funders.

The position emphasizes co-development with CGHE leaders, translating complex findings into actionable insights, and supporting sound financial stewardship for the Center's initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social sciences, statistics, evaluation, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in research, data analysis, program evaluation, or program assessment.
• Strong data management, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience creating data-visualization or dashboard platforms with tools such as Tableau.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Proficiency with survey and productivity tools, including Qualtrics and/or Google Forms, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PDF tools, and Zoom.
• Financial management experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound independent judgment, and appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive, dependable, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop evaluation plans, logic models, performance indicators, and data-collection protocols for educational programs, internal grants, and other Center initiatives.
• Establish and maintain consistent systems for data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in designing questionnaires and/or qualitative activities to collect data for program evaluation.
• Analyze data using statistical software and qualitative methods to identify trends and measure outcomes.
• Build dashboards and visualizations that make complex findings understandable and useful.
• Prepare evaluation reports for University and Center leadership, partners, and funders.
• Recommend evidence-based improvements to program strategies and operations.
• Support needs assessments, program evaluations, research initiatives, and community-engaged dissemination.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the Center's data and analytics operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard creation

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree (public health, social sciences, statistics, evaluation or related)

Tools

Tableau

Qualtrics

Google Forms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan's Center for Global Health Equity was launched by a catalytic gift from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada and was generously matched by the University. The Center brings together faculty and students from across the U-M community, leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines in pursuit of novel solutions to global health challenges that can positively impact individuals in low-resource settings.

The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated Program Evaluation Specialist to lead program evaluation and support financial planning across the Center. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Center’s Yamada Director, associate directors, colleagues, and partners, the Program Evaluation Specialist will build systems that measure impact, strengthen decision-making, and communicate results clearly. There is strong emphasis on co-developing and collaborating with CGHE leaders and colleagues in reporting indicators that measure the direct impact of the Center’s initiatives on the world’s most vulnerable populations.

This position is ideal for an analytical professional who can translate complex findings into accessible, actionable insights and who is equally comfortable developing evaluation frameworks, creating dashboards, engaging stakeholders, and supporting sound financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

Program Evaluation and Analytics (65%)

• With Center leadership and colleagues, co-develop evaluation plans, logic models, performance indicators, and data-collection protocols for educational programs, internal grants, and other Center initiatives.
• Establish and maintain consistent systems for data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in designing questionnaires and/or qualitative activities to collect data for program evaluation.
• Analyze data using statistical software and qualitative methods to identify trends and measure outcomes.
• Build dashboards and visualizations that make complex findings understandable and useful.
• Prepare evaluation reports for University and Center leadership, partners, and funders.
• Recommend evidence-based improvements to program strategies and operations.
• Support needs assessments, program evaluations, research initiatives, and community-engaged dissemination.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the Center's data and analytics operations.

Budget and Financial Planning (25%)

• Coordinate Center budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and annual budget preparation.
• Monitor financial commitments, accounts, and internal project grants in collaboration with Center colleagues.
• Develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Track funding for faculty and staff effort, professional development, and travel.
• Communicate financial and operational information clearly to non-finance audiences through reports and visualizations.
• Serve as a financial liaison to other U-M units and international partners, as needed.

Center Collaboration (10%)

• Participate actively in Center operational, tactical, and strategic meetings.
• Contribute ideas and expertise as a collaborative member of the CGHE team.
• Occasionally attend early-morning or evening meetings/events, including those involving international partners.
• Take on related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social sciences, statistics, evaluation, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in research, data analysis, program evaluation, or program assessment.
• Strong data management, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience creating data-visualization or dashboard platforms with tools such as Tableau.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Proficiency with survey and productivity tools, including Qualtrics and/or Google Forms, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PDF tools, and Zoom.
• Financial management experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound independent judgment, and appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive, dependable, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and/or Michigan Medicine practices, rules, and regulations.
• Professional experience with and/or knowledge of philanthropic organizations focused on health in low-resource settings.
• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data tools.
• Commitment to improving health equity, especially in low-resource settings.

Why Work at Michigan?

The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful partnerships with global stakeholders. At CGHE, we are dedicated to empowering students, staff, and faculty to grow personally and professionally as they confront complex health challenges worldwide. We believe that tackling today's pressing health issues requires innovative thinking that moves beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and we value individuals who are eager to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and drive transformative change for equitable health for all.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, joining U-M means having access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; multiple options for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits. The U-M is nationally recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork; is Forbes' #1 Best Employer in Michigan; and is a top 5 employer in Michigan by Crains Detroit Business.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is eligible for flexible (i.e., hybrid) work arrangements requiring a minimum of three days/week in the office. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on the business needs of the hiring department throughout the course of employment. In addition to the regular in-office workdays/hours, there will be additional times, some early morning and/or evening hours, that require working on-site for events. The Center's offices are located on north campus in NCRC Building 100.

Additional Information

The final salary will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.