Evaluation Manager (ACWIH)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as an Evaluation Manager with the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at UAMS. In this role, you will operationalize research and evaluation requirements of maternal health programs, focusing on outcome evaluation design and implementation, data collection and management, statistical analysis, and reporting. You will also conduct process evaluation, manage report submissions, and assist in disseminating findings to drive impact. The Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health is committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes through a comprehensive support system that enhances care and empowers families. Our vision is a future where every woman in Arkansas has access to the care and resources she needs to thrive. At UAMS, we champion collaboration across education, research, and clinical programs to improve patient care and the lives of Arkansans. This is an opportunity to innovate, lead, and improve lives through cutting-edge evaluation and research. If you’re passionate about maternal health, thrive in dynamic settings, and want to create lasting change, apply now to shape the future of maternal health programs at UAMS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree PLUS five (5) years of evaluation experience or management, or Master’s process evaluation, manage report submissions, and assist in the dissemination of findings.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Little Rock, AR, or the Greater Northwest, AR, regions, as this position will be located at the UAMS Campus.
Proficient with qualitative and quantitative analysis software
Strong skills in outcome evaluation design and implementation
Experience in data collection, management, and statistical analysis
Ability to conduct process evaluation and manage report submissions
Excellent written and verbal communication for disseminating findings
Collaborative teamwork in fast-paced, dynamic settings

Nice To Haves

Degree Major in Public Health, Education, Health Services Administration, Statistics, Health Policy and Management, or other related field with evaluation components, PLUS three (3) years of experience working in research administration or management.

Responsibilities

Work closely with numerous executive leaders, faculty, and staff to plan and implement appropriate and strategic evaluation components for outreach, didactic, and experiential events, including documenting baseline measures, conducting pre-/post-tests as appropriate, guiding ongoing evaluation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement of program components as indicated.
Work with project staff and stakeholders to ensure that resources, activities, and participants lead to measurable and reportable project outcomes. Evidence-based research and best practices will form the basis of all interventions, and each component will have a standardized protocol for implementation and evaluation.
Anticipate, develop, and submit comprehensive reports to various stakeholders.
Assist in dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
Participate in grantor program officer meetings and other funder meetings/webinars.
May perform other duties as assigned to support the Center’s Mission.