Program Evaluation Specialist
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Program Evaluation SpecialistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Researcher IJob Duties:
Position Summary:
Lead and support program evaluation and research efforts working with local education agencies and non-profit organizations. Person will contributemostlyto work done as part of theTeam GEAR UP evaluation with the Milwaukee Public Schools and theMicrocredentialDevelopment Project with the Higher Education Regional Alliance.Employeewill also contribute to other projects as needed.This will include study design stakeholder engagementfield workreportand manuscript writing and presenting results. This work will include both formative and summative work that involves survey design and analysis logic modeling and both qualitative and quantitative methods. Please check our website for more information about the types of projects we engage in ( toworkremotelybutwill need to be present in Milwaukee monthly.
Duties:
Collects and analyzes basic research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
Manage partnerships with Milwaukee community organizations and schools
Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials anddisseminatesinformation to appropriate entities andassistswith publications
Assistswith the development ofevaluationmethodologies and procedures
Identifiesconcerns andrecommendsolutions to leadership
Assistin developing grant applications and proposals to secure funding
Data Analysis (qualitativeand quantitative)
Study Design
Field work and data collection efforts
Travel
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Presenting Results
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations research protocols and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Collects and analyzes basic research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
- Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
Department:
The Office of Research and its staffare responsible forcentral research administration oversight of research policyand compliance and internal research development programs. The Office is part of The Chancellors Office andincludes the Office of Sponsored Programs the Office of Undergraduate Research as well as several research
centers.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in program evaluation education psychology sociology applied research public policy orotherrelatedfield.
Evidence of working a minimum of 5 years with K-12 schools to support their implementation of the GEAR UP program.
Evidence of working with post-secondary institutionsin the development of Micro credentials.
Demonstrated effective writing and presentation skills asevidencedfrom application materials.
Evidence of strongorganizationalskills
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful independent project management
Evidence of working with a variety of K-12 stakeholders
5years of experienceworking productively with the Milwaukee Public Schools.
Demonstratedtrack recordof contributing to publications and presentations at conferences.
Competencies:
Experience and knowledge related to the GEAR UP initiative.
Experience and knowledge related toMicrocredentials.
Commitment to improvingequitableeducation opportunities for all students.
Advanced knowledge and training in evaluation and qualitative methods.
Training/experience in evaluation/research study design in education settings.
Training/experience in survey design.
Training/experience in qualitative data analysis.
Experience working productively with schools.
Experience working on a team.
Strong organization skills.
Strong communicationskills.
Strong writing skills anda track recordof contributing to reports and presentations at conferences.
Compensation:
$80000-$115000(Final salary offer will bedeterminedbased on qualifications and experience)
Education:
Masters degree in program evaluation education psychology sociology applied research public policy orotherrelatedfield.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:
- A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
- A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter and a Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Contact Information:
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of Sunday May 3rd 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
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Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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