Program Evaluation Specialist

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Position Title:
Program Evaluation Specialist

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Researcher I

Job Duties:

Position Summary:

Lead and support program evaluation and research efforts working with local education agencies and non-profit organizations. Person will contribute mostly to work done as part of the Team GEAR UP evaluation with the Milwaukee Public Schools and the Microcredential Development Project with the Higher Education Regional Alliance. Employee will also contribute to other projects as needed. This will include study design, stakeholder engagement, field work, report and manuscript writing, and presenting results. This work will include both formative and summative work that involves survey design and analysis, logic modeling, and both qualitative and quantitative methods. Please check our website for more information about the types of projects we engage in (www.uwm.edu/sreed).

Ability to work remotely, but will need to be present in Milwaukee monthly.

Duties:

• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Manage partnerships with Milwaukee community organizations and schools
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• Assists with the development of evaluation methodologies and procedures
• Identifies concerns and recommend solutions to leadership
• Assist in developing grant applications and proposals to secure funding
• Data Analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
• Study Design
• Field work and data collection efforts
• Travel
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Presenting Results

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications

Department:

The Office of Research, and its staff, are responsible for central research administration, oversight of research policy and compliance, and internal research development programs. The Office is part of The Chancellors Office and includes the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Undergraduate Research, as well as several research
centers.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in program evaluation, education, psychology, sociology, applied research, public policy, or other related field.
• Evidence of working a minimum of 5 years with K-12 schools to support their implementation of the GEAR UP program.
• Evidence of working with post-secondary institutions in the development of Micro credentials.
• Demonstrated effective writing and presentation skills, as evidenced from application materials.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful independent project management
• Evidence of working with a variety of K-12 stakeholders
• 5 years of experience working productively with the Milwaukee Public Schools.
• Demonstrated track record of contributing to publications and presentations at conferences.

Competencies:

• Experience and knowledge related to the GEAR UP initiative.
• Experience and knowledge related to Microcredentials.
• Commitment to improving equitable education opportunities for all students.
• Advanced knowledge and training in evaluation and qualitative methods.
• Training/experience in evaluation/research study design in education settings.
• Training/experience in survey design.
• Training/experience in qualitative data analysis.
• Experience working productively with schools.
• Experience working on a team.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong writing skills and a track record of contributing to reports and presentations at conferences.

Compensation:

$ 80,000-$115,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Education:

Master's degree in program evaluation, education, psychology, sociology, applied research, public policy, or other related field.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:

• A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
• A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter and a Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Contact Information:

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at xion2447@uwm.edu.

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CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.