Director Evaluation and Impact
Director Evaluation and Impact
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$ 85490 - 93300
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Job Description
The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art Kansas City MO
Division: Learning and Engagement
Reports to: Deputy Director Learning and Engagement
Direct Reports: Evaluation and Visitor Research Associate
Why Us
At the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art we believe that art inspires curiosity connection and transformation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion continuous learning and public impact. As we expand our reach and deepen our relevance we seek a strategic and datadriven leader to help us measure understand and communicate our valueinternally and externally.
The Director Evaluation and Impact plays a key role in shaping the future of the museum by ensuring that our programs exhibitions and initiatives are informed by research responsive to community needs and aligned with institutional goals.
Why You
You are a thoughtful equityminded evaluation professional with a passion for driving change through data. Youre equally comfortable analyzing complex information and facilitating learning across teams. You love building frameworks that help organizations understand their impactand improve it.
You thrive in collaborative environments value inclusive practices and bring experience navigating the challenges and rewards of implementing research in realworld settings. Youre ready to bring your skills to an innovative cultural institution that is committed to making a difference.
The Role
As Director Evaluation and Impact you will develop and lead an integrated evaluation and research strategy for the museum. Youll guide the design and implementation of studies ensure data is collected and communicated clearly and foster a culture of learning and reflection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership in aligning evaluation efforts with the museums mission and strategic plan
- Design and oversee research studies (including IRB compliance) using both quantitative and qualitative methods
- Lead data management and analysis processes; develop dashboards visualizations and reporting tools
- Translate insights into actionable strategies through presentations workshops and consultation across departments
- Supervise and mentor evaluation staff ensuring highquality work and professional growth
- Manage the department budget and participate in fieldwide dialogue through conferences and publications
Qualifications
- BA required; MA in social science research evaluation or museum studies preferred
- 5 years of experience in evaluation applied research or museum learning
- Deep knowledge of research design instrumentation and equitybased evaluation methods
- Familiarity with IRB protocols and ethical standards for research involving human subjects
- Skilled in data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS R Stata Qualtrics) and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences
- Experience mentoring staff and leading crossfunctional projects
- Strong organizational problemsolving and interpersonal skills
Join Us
- Fulltime exempt positionwith competitive salary
- Salary Range:Starting from $85490 $93300 commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefitspackage including medical dental vision retirement with matching and generous paid time off
- Be part of a respected missiondriven cultural institution in the heart of Kansas City
- Join a collaborative and forwardthinking Learning & Engagement team
- Make a meaningful impact in how the museum engages and reflects the community it serve
Be part of an institution where curiosity leads inclusion is practiced daily and impact is measured in more than numbers.
Apply now to help us shape the future of museum learning and community connection.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
The NelsonAtkins is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color persons with disabilities women and LGBTQ candidates. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.
If you require accommodations during the application process please contact our People & Culture department.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
