Manager, Regional Impact | Research, Data, & Insights Team

Good Reason Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager, Regional Impact to join their Research, Data, & Insights Team. This role reports to the Director, Regional Impact and Evaluation and is responsible for establishing Good Reason Houston as a key knowledge source for effective educational initiatives in the Houston region. The Manager will utilize rigorous mixed methods program evaluation techniques to enhance the organization's impact monitoring frameworks and practices. This position involves managing evaluation projects, collecting data, and engaging with external stakeholders like school districts and higher education institutions. While not a formal supervisory role, the Manager will mentor the Associate, Program Evaluation, fostering evaluation capacity within the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, advanced degree preferred.
3+ years of professional experience, with 2+ years of program evaluation experience.
Prior experience working on mixed methods evaluation projects preferred.
Familiarity with both formal and informal evaluation methods.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills.
Prior experience with data visualization software (e.g., Shiny, Tableau).
Prior experience with data analysis/statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Alteryx, Stata).
Prior experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).
Experience with survey design and analysis preferred.
Experience working in an organization or on a team that requires flexibility, a high degree of responsiveness, and comfort with ambiguity.
Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.
Ability to translate complex data outputs into meaningful insights.
Ability to effectively weave both quantitative and qualitative insights together to create meaningful stories of impact and identify areas of growth.
Ability to internalize feedback with open demeanor and adapt quickly.
Strong data visualization skills.
Strong relationship management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize and accurately present relevant data analytics information to various audiences.
Extremely strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Prior experience working on mixed methods evaluation projects.
Familiarity with both formal and informal evaluation methods.
Prior experience with data visualization software (e.g., Shiny, Tableau).
Prior experience with data analysis/statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Alteryx, Stata).
Prior experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).
Experience with survey design and analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development of rigorous mixed-methods program evaluations, including logic model development, evaluation planning, data collection instrument design, analysis, and reporting.
Lead the compilation of a Houston-specific, “What Works Clearinghouse”-style compendium of effective programs and best practices driving student outcomes in our region.
Advise the Director, Regional Impact and Evaluation on effective evaluation methods and practices, both formal and informal, most aligned with projects, contexts, and needs.
Engage with cross-sector internal and external partners to support current evaluation portfolio.
Coach and support the Associate, Program Evaluation in the development and execution of program evaluation, impact monitoring, and reporting best practices.
Enhance organizational practices and standards around internal impact monitoring and reporting.
Develop comprehensive internal progress and impact monitoring systems and cadence in partnership with Director, Regional Impact and Evaluation.
Partner with internal teams to think critically about how impact can be measured and reported on organizational priorities.
Work with Director, Regional Impact and Evaluation to develop a comprehensive picture of the Houston region’s baseline in drawing down state-level bonus funding streams.
Work with Leadership and Advancement teams to develop methods for measuring and reporting impact to funders, board members, and other partners.
Engage with external clients, existing and potential, to gauge evaluation needs and craft best-fit offerings.
Schedule regular meeting cadences with evaluation partners to provide progress updates and ensure project obligations are understood and met.
Develop packages to demonstrate impact and progress for board members and philanthropic partners.
Network with potential evaluation partners to expand Good Reason Houston’s evaluation portfolio.
Translate research and evaluation findings into clear, compelling reports, presentations, and data products for diverse audiences including program staff, funders, and partner organizations.
Support development of and execution of organization-wide research agenda, drawing from focus questions across all programmatic areas.
Collaborate with internal team and external partners to develop appropriate research questions and data collection instruments, including survey design and analysis.
Perform recurring and ad hoc quantitative data analysis that maximizes Good Reason Houston’s impact and aligns with strategic and external affairs objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.