Director of Program Evaluation

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Director of Program Evaluation provides leadership for evaluation, surveillance, and data-driven decision-making within the Indiana Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Division. The position oversees statewide evaluation plans, manages external evaluation contracts, and ensures tobacco control programs align with evidence-based practices and strategic priorities. It maintains tobacco surveillance systems; analyzes and reports tobacco-related data; and creates publications, presentations, and policy-tracking tools. The role also supports grantees through technical assistance, training, grant management, and evaluation guidance to help them achieve program goals and deliverables. The position plans, organizes, directs, monitors, and participates in specialized programs; establishes long-range objectives and strategies; evaluates program performance and identifies opportunities for improvement; interprets complex policies and regulations; develops corrective action plans; and prepares reports for executive approval. It also oversees program budgets and grant compliance, develops training and communication plans, and may recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate employees. The role may directly supervise one or more staff members. This is an exempt position. Additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or assigned work, without additional overtime compensation. Employees must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

At least 12 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered; relevant education degrees may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in a broad area of training and education, including texts and materials developed in the field.
Thorough knowledge of the agency or institution’s functions, operations, and purpose.
Considerable knowledge of experiential learning techniques.
Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training within the agency.
Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate broad training programs.
Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals and assembling texts, films, slides, and characters.
Ability to establish effective, cooperative working relationships with trainees, instructors, and agency staff.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to stay current on trends, philosophies, and materials related to adult education.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing development and implementation of specialized agency programs.
Establish long-range objectives and identify strategies, key performance indicators, and actions to achieve them.
Analyze program operations and performance to identify potential cost reductions, program improvements, or policy changes.
Interpret and explain complex policies, rules, regulations, and laws to organizations, officials, or individuals.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to address organizational or departmental problems.
Prepare and present reports for approval, including reports related to funding or service implementation.
Develop and oversee program financial and budget activities.
Develop and monitor program requirements for compliance with federal and state policies and grants.
Develop and supervise training for employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver communication plans and communications.
Preside over or serve on boards, management committees, or other governing bodies.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify responsibilities and expectations and support professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and procedures.
Oversee statewide evaluation plans and external evaluation contracts for tobacco control programs.
Maintain tobacco surveillance systems and analyze and report tobacco-related data.
Create publications, presentations, and policy-tracking tools.
Provide grantees with technical assistance, training, grant management, and evaluation guidance.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Paid community service leave
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Free parking for most positions
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