Director, Research & Evaluation
$95,000–$100,000 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead measurement and evaluation efforts to articulate UWMB's impact and document opportunities for growth. Partner with staff, consultants, and external parties to develop strategic tools like logic models and measurement plans. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess program efficacy and invest in evidence-based content that drives systemic change. Produce reports and educational materials for internal and public audiences, including grant proposals and conference presentations. Supervise students and fellows on literature reviews and landscape analyses while cultivating research partnerships with institutions. Keep internal documentation and knowledge-sharing tools current with latest results and evidence.
Required Qualifications
- At least 6 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and/or the social sciences, preferably with a focus on human services, public health, or economic justice
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience facilitating data-informed continuous improvement
- Experience delivering professional reports and presentations on evaluation and research for audiences of practitioners, administrators, and policymakers
- Experience designing and/or conducting evaluations of programs and interventions at different stages of development in the field of childcare, economic development, asset building, housing, education, or youth development
- Experience obtaining and using public data to provide context and support program evaluation
- Knowledge of best and emerging practices in equitable and culturally responsive research, evaluation, and measurement
- Knowledge of best practices in privacy protection and responsible data sharing
- Strong written, oral, and visual presentation skills
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
- Ability to provide top notch customer service to colleagues internally as well as to external partners in our research and learning efforts
- Ability to quickly learn to use new technology and software
- Ability to prioritize, manage and hold oneself accountable for completing multiple tasks both independently as well as part of a diverse team
- Advanced level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desired Qualifications
- graduate degree preferred
- Proficiency in PowerBI and MAXQDA is a plus
- Experience teaching, coaching or training is a plus
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the mission of United Way of Massachusetts Bay
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