Evaluator - Part-time casual (# 373106)

Job ID: 373106 About the Job The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) seeks an Evaluator to support evaluation projects across a variety of contexts, with a primary focus on education and community settings but also extending to other areas. These projects serve non-profits, schools, higher education institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and faculty initiatives, while supporting the University's and CAREI's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is a temporary, part-time casual appointment with a maximum of 14 hours per week. Work is project-based and hours may vary depending on project needs. The Evaluator will develop and implement evaluations using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches for both short- and long-term projects. Responsibilities include collaborating to identify and pursue evaluation partnerships aligned with CAREI's expertise and strategic priorities, and create evaluation plans, logic models, and theories of change, tailoring data collection instruments; and independently managing and leading evaluation projects from design through reporting with minimal supervision. This includes analyzing large, complex data sets; producing reports and presentations; coordinating staff and consultants; and maintaining communications, timelines, and budgets. The Evaluator will also collaborate with clients to build evaluation capacity. The Evaluator's work will require planning and applying a range of evaluation frameworks and approaches-process, implementation, developmental, and outcome-focused-in response to partner needs, with a commitment to rigorous and impartial evaluation. The ideal candidate will have several years of professional experience leading program and organizational evaluations across a range of contexts, with experience evaluating education initiatives (e.g., PreK-12, higher education, or community-based programs) and experience or ability to apply evaluation expertise to projects in other sectors. Candidates should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in grant seeking, competitive proposal development, and strategic identification of funding opportunities where CAREI's evaluation expertise would be competitive. They must be able to implement evaluation projects from design through reporting, make project-level decisions, and manage assigned project work. The position reports to the Associate Director of Effective Practices and Evaluation. The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to an offer. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. The budgeted salary range for this position is $44.00-$47.00 per hour. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience skills, and internal equity within the department. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. End date for position: 12/31/2026. Job Responsibilities: 1) Evaluation Implementation and Analysis (45%) Organize and Analyze Data: Organize, code, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources-such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations-to meet the evaluation's requirements and identify patterns, themes, and actionable findings. Perform Quantitative Data Analysis: Apply core and advanced statistical methods-including descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and regression-to accurately analyze quantitative data. Use statistical software such as SPSS or R (preferred) to manage and interpret complex datasets, ensuring valid, reliable, and insightful evaluation results. Perform Qualitative Data Analysis: Conduct rigorous qualitative analyses to extract meaningful insights from interviews, focus groups, observations, and documents. Apply coding to organize data and use thematic and content analysis to identify patterns, trends, and key findings. Integrate these analyses within case study or program evaluation designs to produce valid, reliable, and actionable results that inform decision-making. Summarize and Communicate Findings for Diverse Audiences: Summarize detailed literature reviews, evaluation plans, logic models, and findings from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches through written reports, executive summaries, and oral and visual presentations. Ensure that all communication of results is accurate, clear, and meaningful, and carefully tailored to the varied expertise and needs of diverse client audiences. Integrate Equity as a Guiding Principle: Integrate principles of equity and inclusion into evaluation practices, prioritizing the voices of those most impacted by the evaluation p