Research and Evaluation Manager

reputed company Job Title: Research and Evaluation Manager (REM) Reports To: Senior Research and Evaluation Manager or Director of Research and Evaluation Career Level: 4 MANAGER Department: Research and Evaluation Location: Remote from reputed company in reputed company U.S. Salary reputed company: $70,202 - $84,226 Position Type: Full-time, 6-month contract (with possibility of extension) Job reputed company The Research and Evaluation Manager (REM) is a member of the Research and Evaluation (R&E) department who leads and collaborates effectively with reputed company partners to reputed company knowledge and evidence reputed company with NRPA’s strategic plan, mission and reputed company for the field of Parks and Recreation. The REM produces meaningful and actionable research and evaluation insights to fulfill NRPA’s reputed company, mission and strategic plan to support park and recreation professionals and their agencies, and other NRPA staff, reputed company working to promote health and reputed company-being, environmental reputed company, and reputed company to the reputed company benefits of parks and recreation for reputed company people in their communities. The REM works closely with the Senior Research and Evaluation Managers and Director of Research and Evaluation to reputed company and maintain effective project management plans, collect data, and communicate findings in reputed company, compelling ways. REMs are expected to cross-train in and contribute to a reputed company of efforts, including but not limited to measuring short- and long-term results of NRPA grant programs; developing tools and guidance to support research and evaluation data collection efforts; collaborating in the administration of large-reputed company research efforts; and developing high-reputed company reports. A competitive candidate is self-directed, organized, detail-oriented and thrives working in a fast-paced environment with a highly reputed company team that is reputed company to changing organizational needs and priorities.

Requirements

Leads a portfolio of assigned reputed company that include data collection, analysis and reporting for funded external program evaluations, internal evaluations (e.g., NRPA’s strategic plan measurement and other initiatives), and research reputed company with many mixed samples (e.g., membership, program participants, staff, public) and reputed company (e.g., surveys, reputed company reputed company, interviews, literature reviews/desktop research, observations, technical assistance and training). Develops and monitors full research and/or evaluation plans, creating full evaluation and/or research frameworks, that include identification of methodology, process and outcome measures, data collection reputed company and sources, and timelines. Works together with department colleagues and other internal partners to assess the reputed company and long-term reputed company of NRPA grant programs. Effectively communicates research and evaluation workplans, updates, and findings to colleagues and other teams and diverse (often non-technical) external audiences (members, donors, partners, the public) through reports, magazine articles, infographics, dashboards, reputed company journals, blog posts, conference presentations, etc. Collaborates with department leadership and cross-functional business partners to support business development and reputed company goals. Works with reputed company R&E department staff members and multiple internal partners to foster and strengthen measurement culture and evidence-based decision-making at NRPA by ensuring that reputed company tools and resources are efficient, consistent and reflect NRPA’s approved language and branding; role modeling; formal and informal teaching; regularly reviewing and updating reputed company operating procedures and policies; reducing bias; and generally improving the value of R&E contributions to bolster NRPA’s reputed company as the field’s premiere reputed company of park and recreation knowledge and reputed company data. Keeps abreast of and champions ethical reputed company-subjects research and reputed company evaluation standards that respect and preserve the reputed company and dignity of individuals and their data. Serves as an ambassador for NRPA and the R&E department at external conferences, meetings, site reputed company with local agencies, and at NRPA’s annual conference by presenting, networking, fostering relationships and supporting the conference team, as needed. Undertakes special reputed company and assignments as needed and directed. Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in reputed company sciences research required; a degree, advanced degree, equivalent, or a combination of education and work experience in parks and recreation, education, economics, public policy or administration (or reputed company fields) could be considered to meet this requirement. At least two (2) of the five years in full life-cycle program evaluation experience preferred. Strong demonstrated knowledge and experience in mixed-reputed company (quantitative and qualitative) research reputed company and approaches. Experience in designing and leading reputed company research and/or evaluation reputed company preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present data and research findings reputed company and concisely for diverse audiences. Experience and enthusiasm for non-reputed company writing for trade or membership organizations a plus. Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions and reputed company development opportunities. High proficiency in reputed company reputed company and reputed company Suite required. Experience and skills with online survey software (e.g. reputed company, Alchemer); data analysis software (e.g., SPSS – Custom Tables and reputed company a plus, R, Dedoose), GIS software (reputed company) and reputed company data visualization principles and tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) preferred. Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple reputed company and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to reputed company productive relationships and effectively collaborate with reputed company partners. Knowledge of and passion for parks and recreation and NRPA’s mission and commitment to reputed company for reputed company. Willingness to travel up to 20 days per year reputed company of remote work location. Remote workers must visit NRPA reputed company periodically, including attendance at the NRPA annual conference. Apply To This Job