San Diego State University Research Foundation Looking for Program Evaluator Full Time

Category: Research/Project

Type: Temporary

Salary: $7,917 per month

Dept/Proj Name: Interwork Institute

Overview

• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after December 5,
  2023.
• The salary for this position is $7,917 per month and is non-negotiable. 
• This
  position is fully remote. 

This position will be assigned to work as an integral member of the Interwork Institute and its
associated projects. The Interwork Institute promotes the integration of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into all
aspects of education, work, family, and community life. The Institute conducts research, training, and education using a variety of
strategies including distance learning technologies. Current efforts include promoting universal design and full integration of all
individuals in our communities.  Education and research efforts involve organizations and individuals in all states, tribal communities, the
Pacific Basin, Asia, and Europe. In addition to supporting the overall work of the Institute, the position will support the program
evaluation activities of the VRTAC-QM project within the Interwork Institute.  The Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for
Quality Management (VRTAC-QM) provides training and technical assistance (TA) to State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRAs) to help
them identify and adopt quality program and performance, and fiscal and resource management strategies and practices that will result in
improved service delivery and outcomes. The position will be responsible for the evaluation activities of the entire project as directed by
the lead program evaluator.

Related to the work of the VRTAC-QM: the position will design, implement, and conduct program evaluation
activities for the project.

Related to the Interwork Institute work: The position will contribute to supporting and generating
contracts and grant funding for projects that are consistent with the mission and vision of the Institute.  In addition, the position may
work on other funded projects, support teams to accomplish project goals, and work collaboratively with other staff within the Institute as
needed.

Responsibilities:

The Program Evaluator is responsible for, but not limited
to:

Implementing the program evaluation activities for the VRTAC-QM.  The position will work under the direction of Dr. Adya
and collaboratively with other SDSURF staff responsible for conducting the program evaluation activities for the VRTAC-QM and other
Interwork projects.

Related to other projects, the position will work collaboratively with other SDSURF staff to identify and
apply for other funded projects consistent with the mission of the Interwork Institute.

The duties of the position will vary in
intensity depending on need, but will primarily be divided as follows:

Design, conduct and direct program evaluation
activities – 85%

• Effectively and accurately measure the impact of training and technical assistance provided by the
  VRTAC-QM to State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies;
•  Develop and Utilize logic models for quality management
  programs;
• Assist the VRTAC-QM staff to gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data for program evaluation;
• Develop
  and Administer surveys, focus groups, and interviews and conduct primary and secondary data analysis to gather information for program
  evaluation and create reports and other dissemination;
• Assist in completing quarterly, semi-annual, and annual program evaluation
  reports for RSA; and
• Participate in team meetings for the VRTAC-QM and the Interwork Institute.

Student
Supervision – 10%

• Supervise and manage students and subcontractors, as appropriate, to implement the funded projects.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: as Assigned –
5%

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: 

• Advanced knowledge of research methods, statistics, and program evaluation design and implementation
  (quantitative and qualitative)
• Ability to identify gaps in research and public and private services and programs that can be
  addressed through research, evaluation, or new program activities
• Ability to write proposals for funding to public and private
  sector entities
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills
• Ability to
  gather and analyze research data, and in compiling data for reports and summaries
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
  draft and compose correspondence, standard reports, and spreadsheets
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an
  effective course of action
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects
• Ability to display
  strong interpersonal skills interacting in a professional manner with community partners and Interwork staff
• Knowledge and
  experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint, or related programs, and online databases to track data & provide reports
• Ability to display exceptional organizational
  skills, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, and possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to display sensitivity toward
  individuals from underrepresented groups (i.e., disabilities, ethnic minorities, second language learners, first generation students,
  veterans, international students, etc.)

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in program evaluation or
  related field is required

• At least four years conducting and directing program evaluation activities for large
  projects.
• Documented history of submitting grant funding for projects
• Documented history of writing articles for
  peer-reviewed journals

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• This position is open until filled.
• A
  background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with
  SDSU Research Foundation.
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.