Senior Evaluation Lead - K-12 Impact & Research

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

Job summary

The University of Mississippi's Center for Research Evaluation (CERE) seeks an Evaluation Associate or Senior Evaluation Associate to lead K–12 evaluation projects with school districts, state agencies, and nonprofit partners. The role emphasizes collaborating with clients, translating findings into actionable information, and guiding multiple concurrent projects.

Ideal candidates combine curiosity with strong communication, quantitative and qualitative skills, and the ability to mentor staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field such as Measurement, Evaluation, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for Senior level; additional years of experience.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage evaluation and applied research projects with diverse partners.
• Design practical and rigorous evaluation approaches aligned to client needs.
• Develop data collection strategies and analyze data to inform findings.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Communication skills

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi's Center for Research Evaluation (CERE) seeks an Evaluation Associate or Senior Evaluation Associate to lead K–12 evaluation projects with school districts, state agencies, and nonprofit partners. The role emphasizes collaborating with clients, translating findings into actionable information, and guiding multiple concurrent projects.

Ideal candidates combine curiosity with strong communication, quantitative and qualitative skills, and the ability to mentor staff,