Evaluation Manager

University of Washington Human Resources

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Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education 

Shift: First Shift

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.

The School of Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for an Evaluation Manager.

Position Purpose
Coordinate evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of findings on Forefront programming.

Manage work of multiple evaluators.

Knowledge generated via evaluations on Forefront’s programs will be used for publications, forwarding the field’s understanding of suicide prevention.
Duties & Responsibilities
o Manage external partners contracted for evaluation.
o Lead the implementation of outcomes strategies, including development of processes, instruments (i.e., surveys, focus group protocols, etc.), and systems for measuring the reach and impact of our program initiatives.
o Work with leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for outcomes assessment for mission initiatives across the organization.
o Work with leadership to develop and manage a data strategy including policies and governance
o Establish mechanisms for rapid feedback and learning from findings
o Establish a framework and identify tools to support the organization’s publication and reporting needs.
o Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data management and analysis
o Collect, clean, analyze and interpret data-based findings towards refinement of program efforts and determination of evidence-base for program interventions.
o Manage external partners contracted for evaluation.
o Lead the implementation of outcomes strategies, including development of processes, instruments (i.e., surveys, focus group protocols, etc.), and systems for measuring the reach and impact of our program initiatives.
o Manage a data strategy for rapid feedback and learning.
Requirements
o Master’s degree or equivalent in related field such as public health, economics, demography, psychology, measurement & evaluation, sociology or business administration, PhD is highly valued
o 5+ years of experience in a monitoring or evaluation focused role coupled with solid experience managing a team
o Expertise in evaluation design, best practices and evaluation methodologies
o Strong methodological and analytical skills, with a proven track record of supporting program evaluations and/or primary research studies from project inception through post-analysis, as well as a willingness to learn.
o Strong team management experience and demonstrated ability to juggle many projects while meeting deadlines
o Expertise in both quantitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, etc.) and qualitative (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS, etc.) analysis methodsand software
o Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
o Familiarity with implementing and/or effectively utilizing a monitoring and evaluation database system within an organization
o Ability to summarize and communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders in a manner that is clear and concise
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Benefits
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.

These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.

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If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready.

Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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