Extension Evaluation and Data Specialist

Kentucky State University•Frankfort, KY

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Data Specialist is 100% Extension appointment and will report to work at Kentucky State University Campus in Frankfort, Kentucky, and will report to the Associate Extension Administrator. Evaluation and Data Specialist will provide leadership to build Cooperative Extension's capacity to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of educational programs in achieving desired results. This position will be responsible for the coordination and submission of federal and state extension reports. The specialist will provide leadership in data collection and analysis for compliance and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Experience conducting program evaluation using various social science research methods including focus groups, surveys, and key-informant interviews; experience in research methodology including quantitative and qualitative analysis and, experience in creating evaluation reports.
Robust knowledge of statistical analysis associated software tools.
Strong writing skills
Strong professional and collaborative skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Ability to write coherently and concisely, using appropriate grammar and spelling.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to coordinate projects and people, prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines.
Commitment to working with a wide range of audiences.
Master's degree required, but a terminal degree preferred.
A minimum of three to five years of experience in program evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Extension program evaluation and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates prepare and submit of the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Federal Report of Accomplishments and Annual Plan of Work on behalf of Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program.
Maintain databases of all Cooperative Extension Programs projects, partners, outcomes, and impacts
Report impact of extension activities as needed.
Oversee the process for collecting and analyzing the data for state, federal and other reports
Coordinate data analysis, interpretation, and summarization for state, federal and other reports
Provide data collection instruments for Extension professionals to utilize for programming
Maintain appropriate records of data and reports
Design and/or develop specific databases for collection, tracking, and reporting data
Oversee needs assessment development, data collection, analysis, and interpretation for future program planning.
Assist Extension professionals to develop methods for evaluation and needs assessments
Assist Extension professionals with impact assessments, sampling, survey development, and data collection and analysis
Complete other related assignments from the Associate Administrator of Extension
Assist with the identification of evidence based strategizes and interventions
Serve as a resource to Extension professionals in assigned program areas in formulating evaluation plans during grant and program development.
Impact and accomplishment reports for Extension educational programs and funded projects in assigned program areas.
In coordination with Media and Communications, create reports and infographics to share program data and impacts with state and federal agencies and stakeholders.
Attend all required meetings
Serve as the primary contact with federal state and local reporting agencies.