Senior Evaluation Lead for K-12 Impact

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi's Center for Research Evaluation (CERE) on the Oxford campus seeks an Evaluation Associate or Senior Evaluation Associate to lead rigorous evaluation projects with school districts, state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, and university partners. This open-rank role emphasizes collaboration and translating findings for learning and decision making.

The position supports projects across Mississippi and beyond, with travel as needed, and involves managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as Measurement, Evaluation, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research or evaluation methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience developing data collection tools and analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage evaluation and applied research projects, including developing work plans and coordinating project activities.
• Design practical and rigorous evaluation approaches aligned with client needs.
• Develop and implement data collection strategies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methods.
• Analyze and interpret data and translate findings into useful information for diverse audiences.
• Build strong relationships with clients and partners and support learning and decision making.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Measurement/Evaluation/Education/Related field

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi's Center for Research Evaluation (CERE) on the Oxford campus seeks an Evaluation Associate or Senior Evaluation Associate to lead rigorous evaluation projects with school districts, state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, and university partners. This open-rank role emphasizes collaboration and translating findings for learning and decision making.

The position supports projects across Mississippi and beyond, with travel as needed, and involves managing multiple