Associate Director

Evaluation Design and ResearchDesignand/or oversee the design ofevaluation plans for proposals in collaboration with directors, managers, and program staff.Ensure methodological rigor, consistency and research integrity in impact and outcome evaluations.Data Analysis, Synthesis and ReportingLead the preparationand executionof funder deliverables and evaluation impact reports.Synthesize evaluation findings to demonstrate program impact, implementation fidelity, and achieved outcomes.Support organizational communications on evaluation.Generate data-sharing agreements and other materials governing evaluation, as necessary.Draft and/or reviewand approvedata collection protocols including surveys, interviews, focus groups, classroom or implementation observations, in addition to analysis plans, and evaluation reports.Knowledge Management and Evaluation OperationsOrganize and maintain evaluation knowledge systems, including databases, reports, proposals, instruments, and templates.Develop and promote standardized evaluation processes for data collection, reporting, and proposal development.Manage evaluation timelines, budgets, and contracts.Developstatementsof work, and ensuring quality, rigor, and alignment withprogrammaticgoals.Grow and sustain a group of external evaluators, including identifying diverse expertise in K-12and postsecondarymath,science, and literacyeducation,professional learningand curriculum development.Oversee externalevaluators and consultants workprogressand deliverables, ensuring that deliverables are submitted in time and with high quality.Continuous Improvement and Organizational LearningCollaborate with directors and program staff to review evaluation findings and facilitate sensemaking discussions.Support continuous improvement and rapid cycle learning by translating evidence into recommendations for program refinement.Participate in regular debriefs, reflection sessions, and internal convenings to strengthen a culture of learning through evaluation.Lead continuous improvement sessions with internal staff and external audiences.Communications, Policy and Field InfluencePartner with communications staff to disseminate findings through research briefs, blogs, reports, presentations, and web content.Contribute towhite papers and thought leadership pieces on evaluation in math,science, and literacyeducation,professional learningand curriculum development.Translate complex research into accessible, compelling insights for educators, policymakers, funders, and the public.Provide support to Dana Center Managing Director and Management in disseminating evaluation findings in policy forums, briefings, and high-visibility presentations, as appropriate.