Senior Evaluation Director — Strategic, Multi-Site Programs

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Evaluation Director to provide leadership across MCPER's evaluation portfolio, directing design, implementation and reporting of externally funded program evaluations and applied research studies. You will lead multi-site, federally- and state-funded projects and mentor junior staff.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, you will serve as a senior methodological resource, overseeing data collection, analysis, and high-level client relationships,

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in education, educational psychology, evaluation, quantitative methods, or a closely related field.
• Experience (at least 15 years) directing externally funded program evaluations or applied research studies, including federally funded projects.
• Expertise in evaluation design, mixed-methods and quantitative analysis, and the reporting of findings to funders and stakeholders.
• Record of leadership on complex, multi-site evaluation or research projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience communicating with clients, funders, and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for evaluation plans across MCPER's complex, multi-site, federally- and state-funded projects.
• Oversee data collection, data analysis, and reporting methodology across the division's evaluation portfolio.
• Serve as senior point of contact for high-level client and stakeholder relationships on the division's largest and most complex evaluation contracts.
• Coordinate cross-project communication across the MCPER evaluation team, including data collection and data management staff.
• Monitor evaluation quality and faithful implementation across the division's evaluation portfolio.
• Supervise and mentor evaluation directors and project coordinators across the division.
• Serve as the division's senior resource for resolving complex or high-risk evaluation issues.

Education

Master's degree in education, educational psychology, evaluation, quantitative methods, or a closely related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Evaluation Director to provide leadership across MCPER's evaluation portfolio, directing design, implementation and reporting of externally funded program evaluations and applied research studies. You will lead multi-site, federally- and state-funded projects and mentor junior staff.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, you will serve as a senior methodological resource, overseeing data collection, analysis, and high-level client relationships,