Senior Evaluation Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Evaluation Associate at the University of Mississippi. This role involves designing and managing evaluation projects that support higher education initiatives and conducting outreach activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and over three years of relevant experience, demonstrating expertise in quantitative and qualitative evaluation designs. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Education or Psychology.
• 3+ years of experience in conducting evaluations for clients.
• Ability to lead multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage evaluation projects from start to finish.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative evaluation design

Qualitative evaluation design

Proposal development

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Educational Research

Master's in Psychology

Master's in Public Health

Master's in Social Sciences

Master's in Sociology

Master's in Statistics

Job description

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

The University of Mississippi—fondly referred to as Ole Miss—is a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member—student, faculty, and staff—can achieve their fullest potential.

Job Summary

The Center for Research Evaluation (CERE) is an independent evaluation center housed at the University of Mississippi. We work with communities, universities, and other mission‑focused organizations to lead meaningful evaluations that enhance the impact of their work. We are recruiting a full‑time Senior Evaluation Associate to help grow our Higher Education evaluation portfolio. The Senior Evaluation Associate will design and manage evaluation and applied‑research projects from start to finish while building strong, trusting relationships with our clients. The role also involves proposal writing, grant development, and outreach activities such as capacity‑building workshops, social media, blog posts, and academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage 5–10 evaluation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high‑quality deliverables.
• Apply creative and innovative evaluation designs and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the evaluation process.
• Work independently, making evaluation decisions, managing project timelines, and communicating with clients without supervision.
• Facilitate data workshops, trainings, and presentations, and provide coaching on evaluation findings.
• Support CERE’s outreach through capacity‑building workshops, blog posts, and other outreach activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Educational Measurement and Statistics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Health, etc.).
• At least 3 years of experience conducting evaluations for paying clients in a revenue‑for‑service organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative evaluation design.
• Demonstrated ability to design a wide range of evaluation approaches.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to proposal development and grant writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Evaluation, Measurement, and/or Statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with higher education professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and/or manage staff.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct evaluation in higher education contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops for a broad array of participants.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s: Educational Research (Required)
• Master’s: Psychology (Required)
• Master’s: Public Health (Required)
• Master’s: Social Sciences (Required)
• Master’s: Sociology (Required)
• Master’s: Statistics (Required)

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

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