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Evaluation Specialist, SOAR ASAP

Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD, United States


Job Description The Evaluation Specialist manages all aspects of program data, including data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting for the SOAR ASAP program and works closely with program staff to ensure data are used to inform decision‑making and better serve students. The evaluation specialist will assist with required data reporting for all grant funding associated with the program. Ultimately, this position analyzes data to assess the program’s effectiveness in boosting graduation rates, focusing on retention, credit accumulation, and timely graduation.

This is a non‑exempt, grant‑funded staff position with funding approved through June 30, 2029.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the college does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Education

Master’s degree

or Bachelor’s degree with a total of five years of experience using a standard statistical package, including ability to write syntax and query data from a relational database

Required Experience Minimum of three years of experience using a standard statistical package, including ability to write syntax and query data from a relational database.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of social science research methods and a strong understanding of basic statistical analysis

Strong understanding of program evaluation methods

Excellent multi‑tasking ability

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Working knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience utilizing Ellucian Banner

Experience using Argos or a report writer

Benefits Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life and long‑term disability insurance; employee‑paid supplemental life insurance is available. Participation is required in the mandatory retirement plan and two optional retirement plans are available (403(b) with match after 1 year and 457(b)). Receive paid basic life and long‑term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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