Lead Project Evaluator

Overview

Posting Details

Posting Number S14649P Working Title Lead Project Evaluator Department FACS-Inst Hum Dev & Disability

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:
College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type:
External

Classification

Title:

Business Intelligence Pro I

FLSA Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligible

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Open until filled:
Yes

Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). USG also supports Freedom of Expression per Board Policy 6.5 at https://.

Background:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in program evaluation or allied social science fields.
• Training and experience in conducting process and outcome evaluations; and quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analysis.

• The Lead Project Evaluator will independently design, implement and supervise program evaluations, qualitative or quantitative research studies, needs assessments, data dashboards including selecting evaluation approaches, developing logic models, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports among others. This individual will supervise and manage graduate and student researchers on the team and work collaboratively with their supervisors. They will collaborate with various other entities across the State to collect input, design, implement, and manage projects.
  
  The person in this position will work collaboratively with key stakeholders on grants including a variety of partners, data sources, and datasets.
• Designs, implements and manages program evaluations, needs assessments, and qualitative and/or quantitative research for multiple projects including process and outcome evaluations, selecting and implementing evaluation approaches and methodologies, developing logic models, developing measures, data and outcomes tracking matrices, preparing insightful reports among others.
• Develops data collection measures (surveys, focus group protocols), collects and analyzes data using qualitative or quantitative research analysis methods including working with large databases, data cleaning and analyzing and developing data dashboards.
• Manages people timelines and budgets for multiple projects.
• Works collaboratively with a variety…