Quantum CT Evaluation Project Manager

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut seeks an Evaluation Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of evaluation activities within the NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut (QuantumCT Engine). The role includes managing data collection, analyses, reporting, and dissemination, while supervising students and coordinating with external partners and university leadership.

Reporting to Dr. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, the role supports project design, implementation, and communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in evaluation, public policy, education, social sciences, or related field.
• Three+ years managing or coordinating field-based evaluation projects.
• Experience designing, collecting, organizing and maintaining data and records.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate day-to-day operational management of project evaluation activities.
• Coordinate and support evaluation-related project logistics (meetings, surveys, interviews, focus groups).
• Support design, implementation and management of data collection efforts (surveys, interviews, assessments).
• Maintain evaluation databases with data integrity and confidentiality.
• Analyze and summarize evaluation data for reports and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual evaluation reports for sponsors and leadership.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and event logistics for the evaluation team and participants.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Organization

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (evaluation/public policy/education/social sciences)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Qualtrics

R

Dedoose

Job description

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Job Summary

The Evaluation Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of all evaluation-related activities. They will also help manage evaluation meeting logistics and facilitation, implementation, data management and analyses, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and evaluation dissemination and use activities. Job responsibilities cluster into five categories: project management and coordination, evaluation design, evaluation implementation and data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance. The Evaluation Project Manager will report to Dr. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, incoming Department Head and Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and QuantumCT Engine External Evaluation Lead.

The NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut (QuantumCT Engine), led by the University of Connecticut, aims to advance American quantum innovation and secure the domestic quantum supply chain by accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology, and financial services. Through innovation, applied research leading to new technologies, support for inventors and entrepreneurs and workforce development, the QuantumCT Engine will advance quantum sensing, secured communications, computing, and materials through shared test bed, deep-tech incubator, and translation pathways.

• Assist and coordinate the day-to-day operational management of project evaluation activities.
• Coordinate and support all evaluation-related project logistics, including meetings, workshops, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the design, implementation, and management of data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, assessments, and other evaluation instruments.
• Maintain evaluation databases and records, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable policies and protocols.
• Compile, organize, analyze, and summarize evaluation data for reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Assist in preparing and submitting quarterly and annual evaluation reports to funding agencies, university leadership, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, event logistics, and reimbursement processing for the evaluation team, consultants, and project participants.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, maintain meeting records, and document action items related to evaluation activities.
• Support communication and coordination among the external evaluation team and project partners, researchers, industry partners, and other parties.
• Assist with grant-related documentation, compliance requirements, and record retention activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in evaluation, public policy, education, social sciences, or a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience managing or coordinating field-based evaluation projects, including tasks associated with evaluation ramp-up, implementation, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstratedproject management skills, including experience planning and executing evaluation projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Experience working on an evaluation team, including experience designing, collecting, organizing, and maintaining data and records.
• Experience managing study regulatory processes, including IRB submissions and amendments, and ensuring adherence to human subjects’ guidelines.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; experience creating clear and readable documents for diverse audiences, including evaluation reports and presentations.
• Experience leading and organizing others, including creating and implementing evaluation systems.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with stakeholders and constituents from a variety of communities and sectors.
• Experience working independently under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and proactivity skills, including organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Demonstrated experience using survey software (e.g., Qualtrics), quantitative analysis software (e.g., R), and qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose).

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Asana, or equivalent project management tools.
• Experience managing complex evaluation projects, including addressing challenges that may arise during any phase of the evaluation lifecycle.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems-informed evaluation, social network methods and analysis, and/or developmental evaluation.
• Experience with a variety of written dissemination modes for external sponsors, funding agencies, and other interested parties (e.g., evaluation reports of varying lengths, data dashboards, infographics, policy briefs, plain language summaries).
• Demonstrated experience supporting federally funded programs, grants, or large-scale research initiatives, including financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working with the National Science Foundation, higher education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, or economic development programs.
• Demonstrated experience with costing projects and managing budgets, forecasts, and invoicing processes.

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding.The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits , including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

This position is based at the Storrs campus and the successful candidate will be required to work on the campus and travel to other campuses as needed. The salary range for this position is $60,416 to $78,541.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Employment of successful candidates will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

The successful must be willing and able to travel to in-person meetings locally, statewide, and out-of-state, when needed.

Advertised

Advertised: Sep 01 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 28 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee’s and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of the community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.

The NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut (QuantumCT Engine), led by the University of Connecticut, aims to advance American quantum innovation and secure the domestic quantum supply chain by accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology, and financial services. Through innovation, applied research leading to new technologies, support for inventors and entrepreneurs and workforce development, the QuantumCT Engine will advance quantum sensing, secured communications, computing, and materials through shared test bed, deep-tech incubator, and translation pathways.The Evaluation Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of all evaluation-related activities. They will also help manage evaluation meeting logistics and facilitation, implementation, data management and analyses, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and evaluation dissemination and use activities. Job responsibilities cluster into five categories: project management and coordination, evaluation design, evaluation implementation and data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance. The Evaluation Project Manager will report to Dr. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, incoming Department Head and Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and QuantumCT Engine External Evaluation Lead.

Quantum CT Evaluation Project Manager Tech Comm and Industry Rltns (Vice President for Research) 499814 UConn Storrs Sep 28 2026

The NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut (QuantumCT Engine), led by the University of Connecticut, aims to advance American quantum innovation and secure the domestic quantum supply chain by accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology, and financial services. Through innovation, applied research leading to new technologies, support for inventors and entrepreneurs and workforce development, the QuantumCT Engine will advance quantum sensing, secured communications, computing, and materials through shared test bed, deep-tech incubator, and translation pathways.The Evaluation Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of all evaluation-related activities. They will also help manage evaluation meeting logistics and facilitation, implementation, data management and analyses, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and evaluation dissemination and use activities. Job responsibilities cluster into five categories: project management and coordination, evaluation design, evaluation implementation and data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance. The Evaluation Project Manager will report to Dr. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, incoming Department Head and Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and QuantumCT Engine External Evaluation Lead.