Project Manager for Assessment and Evaluation

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks for discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is recruiting a Project Manager for Assessment and Evaluation within the School of Social Work. The role oversees community-engaged projects from design through reporting, coordinating with campus and community partners to ensure evidence-informed outcomes and alignment with institutional goals.

The position may contribute to curriculum development projects for online and in-person courses serving human services organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as education, public administration, social sciences, nonprofit management, or related discipline.
• Experience in project management, assessment, evaluation, or related project coordination.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage assessment and evaluation projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee teams and ensure deliverables are completed on time and of high quality.
• Develop timelines, workplans, and deliverable tracking systems.
• Design and implement assessment and evaluation strategies for community‑engaged initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Assessment & evaluation

Qualitative data collection

Quantitative data analysis

stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, social sciences, nonprofit management, or related discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Project Manager for Assessment and Evaluation

Working Title Project Manager for Assessment and Evaluation

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills, and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact, generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.

The Family & Children’s Resource Program ( FCRP ), part of the UNC -Chapel Hill School of Social Work, partners with organizations across North Carolina to strengthen services for children, families, and communities through training, consultation, and capacity-building initiatives. FCRP is committed to helping communities become stronger, safer, and more resilient through innovative and collaborative approaches.

The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning, as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S.

To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our website at https://ssw.unc.edu/.

Position Summary

The Project Manager for Assessment and Evaluation position is based in the Family and Children’s Resource Program ( FCRP ) and the Family Support Program ( FSP ) at the UNC School of Social Work. Working with the FCRP Director, FSP Program Manager, and Leadership Team, the person in this role oversees the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of community‑engaged projects and related evaluation initiatives. This position manages assessment and evaluation‑based projects from start to finish, including project design, stakeholder communication, facilitating focus groups, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Project Manager for assessment and evaluation leads teams from both FCRP and FSP and community partners to ensure projects are well‑organized, evidence‑informed, and aligned with institutional and community goals. This position will assist with curriculum development projects as a writer/developer.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Manage assessment and evaluation projects from planning through completion
• Oversee teams and ensure deliverables are completed on time and of high quality
• Develop timelines, workplans, and deliverable tracking systems
• Design and implement assessment and evaluation strategies for community‑engaged initiatives
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate communication among campus and community partners
• Support continuous improvement through data‑informed recommendations
• Ensure projects align with institutional priorities, grant requirements, and community needs
• Maintain documentation, records, and project materials
• Participate in the design, development, and revision of curriculum projects for online and in‑person courses serving human services organizations

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0‑2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as education, public administration, social sciences, nonprofit management, or a related discipline
• Experience in project management, assessment, evaluation, or related project coordination
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience in higher education, community engagement, or public‑facing programs
• Experience with logic models, assessment frameworks, or evaluation planning
• Knowledge of community‑engaged or participatory evaluation practices

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Department Contact Name and Title Heather James, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843‑2300 or send an email to [e-mail] Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the education / experience that matches your background.
  • Masters degree or higher
  • Bachelors degree and 0‑2 years of experience
  • A combination of related education and experience
  • None of the above
• * Describe your preferred strategies to provide feedback to colleagues to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How do you effectively engage and incorporate the voice of community members when facilitating research in partnership with them?

  (Open Ended Question)