Position Details

Posting date

11/05/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127954

Position Title

Research and Evaluation Associate

Department this Position Reports to

The Dartmouth Institute

Hiring Range Minimum

$61,400

Hiring Range Maximum

$76,800

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

In partnership with other Center for Program Design and Evaluation ( CPDE ) team members and project stakeholders, implements planning, development, analysis, and dissemination activities related to mixed methods research and program evaluation. Develops and tests data collection instruments, collects and manages primary data, researches and interprets secondary data, conducts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods data analyses, creates reports, and contributes to other dissemination.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Masters plus 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Critical thinking skills and love of learning.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize own work and to adjust priorities as necessary.
• Able to work effectively and creatively as a team member in a diverse group.
• Able to take initiative and operate independently with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sound research and evaluation.
• Experience developing, implementing surveys, collecting data, and data management.
• Advanced user of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to draft survey instruments, interview and focus group guides, and other data collection methods.
• Able to analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software and methods (e.g., statistical tests and coding of qualitative data).
• Experience conducting literature reviews using library and Internet search engines.
• Mastery of the English language and elements of technical writing needed to synthesize and disseminate evaluation results.
• Able to travel on occasion for project meetings and other activities.
• Committed to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three – five years of relevant experience in program evaluation and/or mixed methods research with direct experience working with qualitative and quantitative data. (Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be asked to submit a writing sample and/or an example of recent data-related outputs.)
• Masters degree in a field such as public health, education, clinical evaluative science, medical informatics, or other related fields; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting interviews, focus groups and observation for data collection.
• Experience contributing to formal reports, presentations and technical paper writing.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA, R and qualitative data analysis tools such as Dedoose, nVivo, or Atlas.ti.
• Human subjects research and ethics training and certification, e.g., CITI training.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Abigail Underhill

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is not supporting visa sponsorship.

In accordance with federal requirements and guidance, all Dartmouth College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive a qualifying medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Every offer of employment made is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID -19 or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/60483

Key Accountabilities

Description

• Collect and manage primary data and/or incorporate program or other secondary data based on key evaluation questions and guidance from a comprehensive review of the literature. Use instruments (e.g., surveys, interview guides) and collection methods drafted and refined in collaboration with other CPDE team members. Adhere to data security, ethics, and quality protocols for data entry, storage, management (e.g., merge, transpose, link repeated measures), and analysis.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate methods and available software programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R; Dedoose).

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

• Interpret results to create concise, relevant, meaningful, and actionable data summaries (e.g., data visualization, tables, charts, statistical summaries, narrative summaries).

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

• Create reports, presentations, executive summaries, sections of manuscripts, and abstracts of research findings.

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

• Support all project management activities as needed, including but not limited to: IRB applications, logic model development, translating program evaluation plans into operational work plans, and creating standardized systems for managing project components or CPDE -wide processes.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Actively communicate and collaborate with CPDE colleagues, project partners, and key stakeholders (i.e., evaluation participants, research subjects) in a timely, professional, and responsive fashion, keeping a flexible schedule to meet competing demands. Organize meetings and follow-up communications among project participants in conjunction with other team members.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Assist with proposal writing and participate in development of papers and presentations as needed.

Percentage Of Time

5%

--

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

--

Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Talent Acquisition Consultant
   • AbilityJOBS
   • American Library Association
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Dartmouth College Employment Website
   • Glassdoor
   • Internal Employee Referral
   • HERC
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed Jobs
   • LinkedIn
   • National Black MBA Association
   • Recruit Military
   • Prospanica
   • Valley News
   • Other (Please specify below)
2. If you answered 'Other' to the above question, please specify here
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1
2. Additional Document #2