Evaluation Coordinator

Educ-Office of Child Development – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (22004955)

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development (OCD) is deeply committed to having staff with diverse backgrounds and identities and staff who represent the make-up of the communities, schools, and families that we serve. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion in which diversity can thrive for all members within the University community. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people of all cultures, races, abilities, and backgrounds.OCD is seeking an experienced, creative, and versatile professional capable of handling a variety of administrative and research tasks for the Evaluation and Research Team (ERT).

This employee will provide targeted administrative support and research assistance for a comprehensive evaluation of an innovative Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in Hershey, PA. Responsibilities include: collecting quantitative and qualitative assessment data from young children and adults, entering and analyzing data in a variety of software programs; managing scheduling, communications, and logistics for project activities; and providing project-wide administrative support. Maintaining positive, professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders from school staff to parents is essential. Must understand detailed research plans and follow protocols, and have skill, competence and comfort working with young children in early childhood education settings. Ability to collect data from children as well as their educators and families. Detail oriented in data documentation and storage.

Responsibilities will also include collaborating with supervisor and practitioners to organize and support writing of various reports, prepare and administer surveys with Qualtrics, maintain databases and coordinate meetings/events. Experience in interviewing and conducting focus groups preferred.Note: This is a 1-year grant-funded position with potential for extension to multiple years.

Position is based in the offices of Catherine Hershey Schools, in Hershey, PA.

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work. Education or related field preferred. Experience related to early childhood education settings required. Experience with Excel, SPSS, quantitative and qualitative data collection (interviews; focus groups) and analysis, survey design and analysis, and use of Qualtrics preferred.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets

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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Research.III Non-Exempt
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Baccalaureate
Minimum Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Relocation Offered TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check No
Child Protection Clearances For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Required Documents The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Optional Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample

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