Research and Evaluation Associate

Texas Health Institute; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Episcopal Health Foundation in Houston, Texas seeks a Research and Evaluation Associate to support the Director of Evaluation and the Executive VP in conducting quantitative and qualitative evaluation and applied research activities, including managing and analyzing data and data collection processes, to help assess the impact of the Foundation's work.

This role emphasizes equity, collaboration across teams, and building evaluation capacity to inform learning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in program evaluation, health services research, or health policy analysis.
• Graduate-level degree in research methods, social sciences, or related field.
• Prior participation in state or national evaluation associations.
• On-the-job experience in data management and analysis is preferred; strong interest in growing these skills required
• Experience in drafting literature reviews and conducting web-based research.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working in an environment of change
• Problem-solving skills, initiative and a can-do attitude
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong project management, meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Respect for diversity
• Intellectual curiosity, rigor and integrity
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software
• Strong interest in community health

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core evaluation work areas under the supervision of the Director of Evaluation
• Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Evaluation related to facilitating evaluation of Strategic Framework activities, including framing the evaluation approach, as well as collecting, analyzing, and sharing the findings
• Work as a part of the Research, Policy and Evaluation Team and partner with other EHF teams and divisions in an integrated, cross-divisional environment
• Partner with EHF leadership and staff to intentionally center equity in all aspects of the evaluation process, from concept to conclusion
• Utilize mixed methods approaches including a range of qualitative methods (e.g. case studies and participatory approaches) and quantitative methods (e.g. exploratory data analysis and descriptive data summary and visualization) to identify outcomes and impact of the Foundation's work
• Coordinate multiple survey administrations; serve as the primary contact for surveys across platforms such as Qualtrics and Fluxx (EHF's grants management platform,) and compile and organize results
• Implement metrics within data system architectures and support Foundation teams around evaluation-related content
• Coordinate with staff to integrate evaluation thinking and activities across the organization and ensure alignment around the collection and documentation of indicators and metrics
• Partner with Grants Team to utilize system software, including EHF's grants management system (Fluxx) to capture metrics and narrative entries for evaluation analysis
• Conduct regular data quality auditing; document data quality issues; and problem solve in consultation with appropriate staff
• Documentation of evaluation system procedures and metrics
• Conduct analysis and partner with EHF Communications staff to select appropriate charts for data visualization
• Support evaluation capacity-building work internal to the Foundation and in partnership with grantees and other stakeholders to improve measurement of impact and use of findings to inform learning
• Participate in local and state evaluation funder collaboratives; network and build partnerships with evaluation funder peers

Skills

Program evaluation

Health services research

Health policy analysis

Data management

Statistical analysis software

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity respect

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in research methods

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical analysis software

Job description

The Research and Evaluation Associate will be responsible for supporting the Director of Evaluation and the Executive Vice President for Health Policy, Research & Strategic Partnerships in conducting quantitative and qualitative evaluation and applied research activities, including managing and analyzing data and data collection processes, to primarily assist in evaluating the impact of the Foundation's work, as well as support the execution of learning and program activities of the Research, Policy and Evaluation team.

All Episcopal Health Foundation positions are based in Houston, Texas and support a hybrid work environment. Staff collaborate in-office Tuesday through Thursday and may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, when schedules allow, balancing flexibility with our commitment to community and shared purpose.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $83,200 - $88,000 with a robust benefits package.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate core evaluation work areas under the supervision of the Director of Evaluation
• Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Evaluation related to facilitating evaluation of Strategic Framework activities, including framing the evaluation approach, as well as collecting, analyzing, and sharing the findings
• Work as a part of the Research, Policy and Evaluation Team and partner with other EHF teams and divisions in an integrated, cross-divisional environment
• Partner with EHF leadership and staff to intentionally center equity in all aspects of the evaluation process, from concept to conclusion
• Utilize mixed methods approaches including a range of qualitative methods (e.g. case studies and participatory approaches) and quantitative methods (e.g. exploratory data analysis and descriptive data summary and visualization) to identify outcomes and impact of the Foundation's work
• Coordinate multiple survey administrations; serve as the primary contact for surveys across platforms such as Qualtrics and Fluxx (EHF's grants management platform,) and compile and organize results
• Implement metrics within data system architectures and support Foundation teams around evaluation-related content
• Coordinate with staff to integrate evaluation thinking and activities across the organization and ensure alignment around the collection and documentation of indicators and metrics
• Partner with Grants Team to utilize system software, including EHF's grants management system (Fluxx) to capture metrics and narrative entries for evaluation analysis
• Conduct regular data quality auditing; document data quality issues; and problem solve in consultation with appropriate staff
• Documentation of evaluation system procedures and metrics
• Conduct analysis and partner with EHF Communications staff to select appropriate charts for data visualization
• Support evaluation capacity-building work internal to the Foundation and in partnership with grantees and other stakeholders to improve measurement of impact and use of findings to inform learning
• Participate in local and state evaluation funder collaboratives; network and build partnerships with evaluation funder peers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience conducting or working in the areas of program evaluation, health services research, and/or health policy analysis
• Graduate-level degree in research methods, social sciences, or related field.
• Prior participation in state or national evaluation associations
• On-the-job experience in data management and analysis is preferred; strong interest in growing these skills required
• Experience in drafting literature reviews and conducting web-based research
• A self-starter who is comfortable working in an environment of change
• Problem-solving skills, initiative and a can-do attitude
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong project management, meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Respect for diversity
• Intellectual curiosity, rigor and integrity
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software
• Strong interest in community health

KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector
• Knowledge of social change processes, public health and/or community development preferred
• Descriptive and some inferential statistics
• Data visualization skills preferred
• Writing and oral presentation skills
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with systems thinking

All employees are expected to comply with EHF values, EHF citizenship expectations, and EHF policies and procedures. These include: taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, being a good steward of resources, being transparent, being a team player, producing high-quality work, and maintaining a high level of productivity. All employees are expected to have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software.