Senior Evaluation Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Senior Evaluation Coordinator

The Office of Child Development (OCD) is seeking an experienced, createive, and versatile professional capable of a variety of administrative, data handling and evaluation tasks for the Evaluation and Research Team (ERT). This employee will provide research assistance for a comprehensive evaluation of an innovative Early Childhood Education program in Centeral Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include collecting quantitative and qualitative assessment data, creating online assessment tools, entering and analyzing data in a variety of software programs, restructuring quantitative databases from a variety of formats to facilitate descriptive analysis, and managing scheduling, communications, and logistics for project activities. Maintaining positive, professional relationships with stakeholders from school staff to parents is essential. Must understand detailed research plans and follow protocols, have competence and comfort working in early childhood education settings and be experienced in database management tasks including transforming data sets for analysis, merging data sets from different sources, recoding qualitative data, and identifying/handling missing quantitative data.

Responsibilities will also include collaborating with supervisor and practitioners to support writing of various reports, creating data visualizations and coordinating meetings/events. Experience in interviewing and collecting data via formal observation preferred.

This position requires regular in-person work at the Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning in Harrisburg, PA. After opening of new program site, this role will be located in New Danville, PA.

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development is deeply committed to having staff with diverse backgrounds and identities and staff who represent the make-up of the communities, schools, and families that we serve. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion in which diversity can thrive for all members within the University community. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people of all cultures, races, abilities, and backgrounds.

TB test required within 30 days of start.

Job Summary

Initiates, develops, and manages complex applied research and program evaluation projects and identifies gaps and opportunities in child welfare processes, products, and practices. Develops complex research questions, data collection strategies, and testing plans. Provides support to internal and external stakeholders. Collects and analyzes advanced data, crafts reports, and contributes to the child welfare field through publications and conference presentations. Pursues funding opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Initiates, develops, and manages applied research and program evaluation projects.
• Identifies gaps and opportunities in continuous quality improvement processes and practices.
• Develops research questions and data collection strategies. Devises assessment plans and monitors project goals and timelines.
• Provides research, evaluation, and data-related support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains communication with project leaders, supervisors, and stakeholders. -Collects data through appropriate methods, including observation, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
• Analyzes data in a variety of software programs, restructuring quantitative databases from a variety of formats to facilitate descriptive analysis.
• Creates reports and presentations to communicate project insights and any accompanying recommendations for improvement.
• Reviews work of others and provides meaningful feedback; provides data analysis support for colleagues.
• Contributes to the field of early childhood education through presentations at professional conferences.

Physical Effort

This position is mostly sedentary, but the individual must attend a variety of meetings in different places and use the computer for extended periods of time.

This individual must operate appropriate computers and software; be able to communicate with diverse audiences; and work with various professionals. Ability to drive or use public transportation.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research & Evaluation Specialist III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Child Development Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5:00

Work Arrangement: M-F 8:30 - 5:00

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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