Statewide Research & Evaluation Director

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks a Research Project Director to lead a statewide initiative on standardized assessment for IDD waiver services. The role requires strategic and operational oversight, supervision of professional staff, and collaboration with state leadership and external partners to ensure quality and impact.

This grant-funded position supports implementation, evaluation, and reporting, with a focus on sustainability and securing future funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relative discipline with 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ post-degree years.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating research projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication for state leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for complex research and evaluation activities.
• Direct collaboration with state agencies, partners, and stakeholders to design and implement assessment processes.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines; oversee training and quality assurance.
• Develop reports, proposals, and scholarly materials to support funding and dissemination.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

University of Georgia seeks a Research Project Director to lead a statewide initiative on standardized assessment for IDD waiver services. The role requires strategic and operational oversight, supervision of professional staff, and collaboration with state leadership and external partners to ensure quality and impact.

This grant-funded position supports implementation, evaluation, and reporting, with a focus on sustainability and securing future funding opportunities.