Evaluation Coordinator - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$45,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Child Development is seeking an experienced, creative, and versatile professional to provide administrative and research support to the Evaluation and Research Team. The role supports a comprehensive evaluation of an innovative Early Childhood Education program in Central Pennsylvania and is based at the Catherine Hershey Schools - Elizabethtown Center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The position involves collecting assessment data from young children and adults; entering and analyzing data using a variety of software; managing project scheduling, communications, and logistics; creating data visualizations and presentations; writing executive summaries; and providing project-wide administrative support. The incumbent will maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, including school staff, parents, educators, and families, and must be comfortable working with young children in early childhood education settings. The role also supports report writing, survey administration, database maintenance, and coordination of meetings and events. The position is mostly sedentary, involves extended computer use and meetings at different locations, and requires the ability to drive or use public transportation. It is full-time and regular, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work arrangement is hybrid, combining on-campus and remote work as determined by the department. The hiring range is $45,000 to $55,000. Successful completion of a background check and required Pennsylvania child protection clearances is required; the incumbent must also be able to obtain TB test clearance.

Requirements

Experience related to early childhood education settings.
Minimum of 2 years of experience; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education and/or experience requirement.
Bachelor's degree, or an accepted combination of education and relevant experience.
Ability to understand detailed research plans and protocols.
Skill, competence, and comfort working with young children in early childhood education settings, and ability to collect data from children, educators, and families.
Detail orientation in data documentation and storage.
Ability to operate computers and appropriate software, communicate with diverse audiences, and work with various professionals.
Ability to drive or use public transportation.
Ability to obtain TB test clearance.
Successful completion of a background check and required PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Submit a resume and cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Experience interviewing and conducting focus groups.
Experience with Excel and SPSS.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including interviews and focus groups.
Experience with survey design and analysis.
Experience using Qualtrics.

Responsibilities

Collect quantitative and qualitative assessment data from young children and adults, including educators and families.
Enter and analyze data using a variety of software programs.
Manage scheduling, communications, and logistics for project activities.
Create data visualizations and prepare presentations and executive summaries.
Provide project-wide administrative support.
Collaborate with the supervisor and practitioners to organize and support the writing of reports.
Prepare and administer surveys and maintain databases.
Coordinate meetings and events.
Initiate, develop, and manage applied research and program evaluation projects.
Develop research questions and data collection strategies; devise testing plans and monitor project goals and timelines.
Provide research, evaluation, and data-related support to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain communication with project leaders, supervisors, and stakeholders throughout the project.
Collect data through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups; analyze data and record relevant findings.
Craft reports and presentations communicating project insights and recommendations for improvement.
Contribute to early childhood education through journal publications and presentations at professional conferences.
Pursue funding opportunities.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with stakeholders, including school staff and parents.