Social Science/Humanities Reserach Associate V - Early Childhood Program Evaluator - Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V will serve as evaluator for the Child Care Development Fund Disaster Recovery Support (CCDF-DRS) grant. This grant-funded, four-year initiative is designed to expand access to infant and early childhood mental health consultation services through early child care and education settings in disaster-impacted counties across Texas. Reassignment depends on performance, progress toward research goals, and continued funding. The position is based at the UT Main Campus and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The expected start date is November 1, 2026, and the position is expected to continue through October 31, 2027. The evaluator will analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess implementation outcomes and program effectiveness, collect and validate data from project partners, and manage data submissions, collection, and cleaning. The role also develops visualizations and presentations, recommends quality-improvement actions, coordinates data-collection and reporting plans, and works collaboratively with project partners. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The position may involve standard office conditions and repetitive keyboard use at a workstation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in mental health or a related field and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree with major coursework in mental health or a related field and 6 years of related experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Public Health, with at least 4 years of related experience.
Significant experience with multi-site data collection.
Experience in program management and quality improvement.
Experience creating data visualizations in Power BI or a similar tool.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess implementation outcomes and program effectiveness, potentially including complex data integration or statistical analysis.
Collect, monitor, and validate program data from project partners across multiple data-collection platforms.
Manage project-related data submissions, collection, and cleaning.
Develop and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and presentations for different audiences.
Develop actionable recommendations to guide quality improvement.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with project partners to support collaborative evaluation.
Participate in site visits to support project activities.
Formulate and coordinate data-collection and reporting plans as required by funding sponsors.
Develop data-collection protocols, surveys, interview guides, or other tools.
Perform additional duties as assigned.