The LEAD Center is looking to hire an evaluator.

Here is a link to the posting: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/502164/evaluator

 

Webinar: Towards Operationalizing the Made in Africa Evaluation Agenda

Date: August 21, 2019 @ 9AM ET

Registration link: 

https://washingtonevaluators.org/event-3469627

Madison Metropolitan School District’s Research & Program Evaluation Office (RPEO) has posted a new Researcher position. Applications close on Monday, August 19^th and applicants must complete the formal application online. Please share this with anyone in your network who you think might be a great fit. MMSD is a fantastic place to work and RPEO is a great office for anyone interested in education, research, and public policy. 

Re-posting email from the Data Coalition in Washington, DC: 

Data Coalition Announces New Partnership with U.S. Census Bureau. In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will launch the most important data collection activity in government in a decade: the decennial census. With that in mind, the Data Coalition has entered a formal partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote a reliable count of U.S. households. “Virtually every decision that uses data in government and the private sector for the next 10 years will be affected by the upcoming census count,” said Data Coalition CEO Nick Hart. “The business community should embrace the opportunity to support informed decision-making in our society by promoting an accurate census." The Data Coalition’s partnership with the Census Bureau will support activities to encourage the American public to respond to the census, including a public event in fall 2019. Read our press release on the partnership here. 

Data Coalition Applauds Release of Final Federal Data Strategy. On Tuesday, June 4, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the third and final phase of the Federal Data Strategy. “The release of the long-awaited Federal Data Strategy from the Trump Administration is a positive sign about the Executive Branch’s recognition that government data can and should be used more strategically to benefit the American public," said Data Coalition CEO Nick Hart. "As written, the Federal Data Strategy will encourage a greater emphasis on data- and evidence-informed decision making throughout our government while taking meaningful steps to implement key provisions of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act. The Data Coalition has partnered with OMB to host a public forum on the strategy on July 8. Sign up here.

I’m writing to invite you and your Milwaukee Evaluation network to join us for the 12^th Annual Public Performance Conference. Taking place September 26^th-27^th, 2019 in Boston, the event’s purpose is to examine and discuss pioneering performance management models and innovative uses of data in the adoption and implementation of compelling public sector practices.

 

We also welcome submissions from your membership to present at the conference; the attached flyer contains a link to the call for proposals, along with further conference details and a coupon code for 20% of registration.

See coupon code: ME19_NCPP2019.pdf

Call for Indigenous book chapters! 1 page proposal due August 1, 2019 and full chapter draft due December 1, 2019.  From the RFP: 

This series collects successful practices and current research in Indian education from across the

United States. We hope that this volume will 1) provide a service to other schools across the nation

that will benefit from your experience and knowledge and 2) help others learn about your school and

unique circumstances.

• For school administrators and instructors, we hope that you will share what your school does well,

why you have success in this area, what thought or research you used in developing your program.

• For researchers and scholars, we hope that you will provide accessible, current research in areas that

will be useful to administrators and teacher with substantial American Indian populations of students.

See RFP here: Call for Papers-Revised June 1 2019.pdf

https://humanityunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pathways-Evaluation-RFP-FINAL-1.pdf

My firm is looking to expand our team through the addition of a Director of Client Research and Evaluation Services position. We’re looking for an energetic, highly organized, and experienced professional who is looking to be part of a dynamic and fun group of individuals. Please share this opportunity with your affiliates and well as your networks.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

 

Thanks!

Lana

 

Lana Rucks, Ph.D.

Principal Consultant, The Rucks Group LLC

714 E. Monument Avenue; Suite 222 | Dayton, OH 45402 | t 937-242-7024 | f 937-281-0099 | lrucks@therucksgroup.com

The Rucks Group is a growing small research and evaluation firm located in Southwest (Dayton) Ohio.

Formed in 2008, our mission is to provide services that maximize the return of resources invested in initiatives for grant recipients and funding sources with the vision to be nationally recognized as an organization whose research and thoughtful analysis influences improved decision-making in higher education. We are seeking a Director of Client Evaluation and Research Services to join the leadership team to oversee the creation of timely, high-quality, and valued-oriented deliverables that the firm has a

reputation for producing.

Responsibilities

The Director of Client Services would be expected to:

• Monitor the firm’s evaluation and research projects by executing and optimizing the firm’s articulated processes for producing timely, high-quality, and value-oriented deliverables

• Ensure that timelines and time allocations

• Monitor and assess clients’ satisfaction in working with the firm

• Facilitate weekly evaluation and research team meetings

• Serve as a model of the firm’s values to the research and evaluation team

• Work closely with the Principal Consultant to execute the firm’s strategic plan

• Have the willingness and ability to periodically work after hours to meet workload demands

• Travel periodically to work with clients face-to-face Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Foundational skills in research and evaluation

• Track record of successfully managing multiple projects

• Possesses organizational and project management skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and

deadlines

• Experienced in motivating and coaching a team of professionals

• Growth-oriented, self-motivated individuals with high-levels of personal accountability

• Client-focus approach with strong meeting facilitation skills

• Capacity to work in a dynamic small business environment

Seek Excellence + Work Smart + Provide Value + Embrace Growth + Have Fun = Meaningful Work | 2

Minimum Requirements

A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, evaluation, or other related discipline plus ten years of related experience.

Salary and Benefits

Our compensation package includes:

• Competitive pay

• Professional development opportunities

• Health benefits, paid holidays

• Vacation days

• Sick/personal leave

• Retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance

Applying

To apply please forward to lrucks@therucksgroup.com the following items: cover letter, resume/vita, and a list of references. Applicant screening will begin July 31, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

I am reaching out to send a reminder email about the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities Fellowship. The fellowship provides an exciting career opportunity for students of color at the master's level or higher,  or recent graduates of color to develop firsthand expertise in state-level policy analysis and research at Kids Forward. Would you be able to reach out to students who you think might be interested? The deadline to apply is February 10. 

 

State Policy Fellows spend two years at organizations like Kids Forward, developing expertise in issues such as racial equity, state budget and tax policies, health care, education finance, family economic security, and criminal justice.  Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. for training and career development, work with mentors, and have access to ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth. 

 

Eligible candidates must have received a graduate degree within the past two years or expect to receive a degree before August 2019. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the United States for the two-year duration of the program. 

 

Students can visit  www.cbpp.org/fellowship for more information about the fellowship and to apply online.

State Policy Fellowship Program | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - cbpp.org www.cbpp.org Making a difference for low-income families and communities. State Policy Fellows tackle domestic policy challenges in areas like health care, taxes, anti-poverty policy, education, and criminal justice.

Thank you!

Join the team at Powered by Data as our new Program Director!

Download a PDF version of the job posting here.

Powered by Data is a project on Tides Canada’s shared platform. Our mission is to maximize the availability and impact of data for public good, to help build a more equitable world. We pursue this mission through convening, strategy development, education, and capacity-building.Learn more here: https://poweredbydata.org/blog/job-posting-program-director-data-policy-coalition