Evaluation Specialist [Research Associate]
ETR · Remote (USA)
HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
The Research Associate III will support one large evaluation project and/or two or more small evaluation projects, focused on HIV and sexual health. Primary responsibilities include implementing equitable evaluations focused on communities of color and Black women; cultivating and maintaining community-based partnerships; and developing deliverables, reports, presentations, and other multi-media materials to document and disseminate projects in creative, engaging, and inspiring ways. Current projects for which responsibility may be assigned include COMPASS, Setting the P.A.CE, All of Us, Teen Talk Prevention, and other sexual health and HIV projects. This position works remotely and can be located anywhere in the United States.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
- You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
- You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others’ points of view in order to further our shared mission and vision.
- You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
- You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
- You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Master's degree or equivalent in Education, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related area; educational background in research and evaluation preferred.
- At least 6+ years post-Master’s experience, including serving as an evaluator on a research project for at least 1 year.
- Experience with randomized controlled trials preferred.
- Experience evaluating large scale projects required.
- Strong knowledge about social media, social media communities, sites, and mobile applications.
- Strong leadership skills as evidenced by independent direction of a research project.
- Extensive content/methodology expertise and ability to interface with partner organizations.
- Ability to adapt to timeline adjustments and reorganize work accordingly.
- Responsible and able to follow through on all tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage several tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to ask questions.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, verbal, and writing skills.
- Ability to manage and mentor junior staff successfully.
- Experience in research and evaluation design, instrument development, quantitative and qualitative data collection/management/analysis.
- Proficiency in Office 365 Suite (Excel desired) and SPSS or similar analysis program.
- The use of a personal vehicle or rental car for ETR business will require a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Preferred
- Extensive experience working collaboratively with communities of color and Black women either through lived experience or research/evaluation.
- Knowledge of evaluation models and frameworks.
- Experience using equitable evaluation methods.
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
- Knowledge of HIV and other sexual health topics
Location: Remote – United States.
Starting Pay Range: $76,200-$93,100 annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $76,200 to $84,700 at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
WORKING AT ETR
ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(k) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!
