Senior Research and Evaluation Professional
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Job Title: Senior Research and Evaluation Professional
Employment Type: Employee; Full Time; Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Salary: Commensurate with Experience; Benefits Eligible: Yes; Retirement: TRS or ORP.
Position Summary
The Senior Research and Evaluation Professional will independently design, implement, and supervise qualitative or quantitative research studies, program evaluations, needs assessments, data dashboards, and related dissemination materials. They will guide graduate and student researchers and collaborate with multiple partners across the state, including grant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑method research studies.
Design and conduct program evaluations, needs assessments, and applied research studies; develop logic models, measures, and data tracking matrices.
Develop and maintain data dashboards and analytics using Power BI or Tableau; analyze large datasets with SPSS or SAS.
Prepare human subjects proposals, sample recruitment, grant proposals, and contract proposals.
Write reports, manuscripts, white papers, infographics, and presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Coordinate data collection, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews; may involve statewide travel and driving.
Manage project timelines and budgets.
Supervise and mentor graduate and student researchers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
At least two years of professional experience in research or evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or ABD in program evaluation or allied social science fields.
Training and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation studies, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience designing and implementing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑method research studies.
Advanced quantitative analysis with SPSS or SAS.
Developing data dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
Working with large datasets (importing, cleaning, advanced analyses).
Preparation of human subjects applications.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, NVivo, Canva, or similar tools.
Strong written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a team.
Physical Demands
Extended periods on a computer.
May involve driving.
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
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Employment Type: Employee; Full Time; Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Salary: Commensurate with Experience; Benefits Eligible: Yes; Retirement: TRS or ORP.
Position Summary
The Senior Research and Evaluation Professional will independently design, implement, and supervise qualitative or quantitative research studies, program evaluations, needs assessments, data dashboards, and related dissemination materials. They will guide graduate and student researchers and collaborate with multiple partners across the state, including grant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑method research studies.
Design and conduct program evaluations, needs assessments, and applied research studies; develop logic models, measures, and data tracking matrices.
Develop and maintain data dashboards and analytics using Power BI or Tableau; analyze large datasets with SPSS or SAS.
Prepare human subjects proposals, sample recruitment, grant proposals, and contract proposals.
Write reports, manuscripts, white papers, infographics, and presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Coordinate data collection, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews; may involve statewide travel and driving.
Manage project timelines and budgets.
Supervise and mentor graduate and student researchers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
At least two years of professional experience in research or evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or ABD in program evaluation or allied social science fields.
Training and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation studies, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience designing and implementing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑method research studies.
Advanced quantitative analysis with SPSS or SAS.
Developing data dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
Working with large datasets (importing, cleaning, advanced analyses).
Preparation of human subjects applications.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, NVivo, Canva, or similar tools.
Strong written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a team.
Physical Demands
Extended periods on a computer.
May involve driving.
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
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