What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Research Evaluation position at Achieve Atlanta, Inc.?

The Opportunity

Achieve Atlanta is seeking a strategic and highly analytical Senior Manager Research and Evaluation to conduct research program evaluation and statistical modeling to evaluate the effectiveness of programmatic interventions with Scholars and build evidence for AATLs impact. Reporting to the Vice President Growth & Impact the Senior Manager will play a key role in strengthening AATLs internal capacity to measure outcomes and project future results. By leading the design and of quantitative and qualitative analyses the Senior Manager will help shape the way AATL assesses its impact strengthens its model and informs the broader field of postsecondary access and success.

Primary Responsibilities

Research & Analysis :

Support the Vice President Growth & Impact in developing an organizational research agenda in collaboration with the data analytics & insights team that incorporates programmatic interests / needs and aligns with Achieve Atlantas goals
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to answer programmatic questions and draw actionable insights to strengthen programmatic implementation
Design and execute statistical models to evaluate intervention effectiveness and provide datainformed recommendations to improve student outcomes
Support the Vice President Growth & Impact in designing evaluation strategies for the expansion of the AATL Scholarship in Metro Atlanta that inform both the organizations core model and the broader college access and success field
Develop research briefs presentations and reports to communicate program evaluation findings to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain and update projections on organizational indicators using data to forecast future outcomes and inform strategic planning
Stay current on research in postsecondary access and success sharing relevant findings with internal stakeholders to inform program decisions

Collaboration & Communication :

Collaborate with data analytics & insights team to align on data cleaning and analysis needs

Collaborate with internal teams to translate research findings into actionable insights ensuring alignment with program goals

Communicate complex research findings clearly and concisely to senior leadership program teams and external partners tailoring the message to each audiences needs

Partner with program teams to ensure interventions are designed for evaluation and conduct postimplementation assessments to measure impact and refine strategies

Qualifications : The Profile

The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager Research & Evaluation will be a solutions and detailoriented proactive team player. They will bring a blend of advanced statistical expertise and a collaborative mindset with a clear ability to communicate complex findings in an accessible and actionable way. Additionally they will be a selfsufficient professional with strong data analytics experience problemsolving abilities and exceptional organizational skills. They will also be thoroughly committed to Achieve Atlantas organizations vision mission and core values.

Education Experience & Knowledge

Advanced degree or PhD in economics public policy statistical methods sociology or a related field with coursework or significant experience in quantitative research methods

34 years of experience designing executing and publishing quantitative research (can include graduate school where applicable)

Experience integrating qualitative and quantitative research to strengthen learnings

Understanding of data management principles and familiarity with translating database outputs into a format necessary for statistical analysis (e.g. converting long files to wide)

Advanced experience in data analysis and visualization using Stata or R (Stata preferred) and Excel with demonstrated expertise in managing analyzing and interpreting complex datasets

Knowledge of and experience with postsecondary access and / or success (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

Operational Agility :

Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks with accuracy and precision while acting with a sense of urgency

Proactively and resourcefully approaches challenges with a strong willingness to learn adapt and independently research solutions to achieve desired outcomes

Demonstrates resilience and flexibility in dynamic work environments effectively navigating complex projects with minimal oversight and a rollupyoursleeves mentality

Analytical and ProblemSolving :

Applies exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills using knowledge and experience in decisionmaking to arrive at creative solutions

Displays exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy and reliability in data analysis and reporting

Technical :

Demonstrates ability to effectively use data analysis tools for managing analyzing and visualizing complex datasets

Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Synthesizes and interprets data to inform decisionmaking

Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and effectively implement new technical systems and tools

Customer Focus and Relationship Management :

Builds and sustains effective longterm relationships fostering a collaborative working environment with stakeholders and colleagues

Focuses on doing whats right for stakeholders and colleagues

Communication :

Exhibits exceptional written and verbal communication skills particularly when communicating technical research findings and complex quantitative results to nontechnical audiences

Demonstrates a natural ability to maintain a customer service mindset and advocate for students

Demonstrates an empathic nature acknowledging and honoring all peoples humanity

Approaches working and learning with humility

Additional Information :

Organizational Competencies

Mission and Values Driven : Understands how job contributes to the greater mission of AATL; operates within the core values; supports and performs responsibilities with Mission and Vision in mind.

Emotional Intelligence : Demonstrates awareness of ones own and others emotions attitudes biases belief systems strengths and limitations to adjust behavior and thus manage interactions successfully and create a psychologically safe workplace.

Strategic Approach : Understands and processes complex information for use in longterm planning and .

Partnership : Works collaboratively across internal and external boundaries to build relationships and achieve common goals.

Growth and Development : Actively seeks to improve skills and knowledge to meet the organizations vision and commitments to fulfill current job responsibilities and prepare for future career goals and opportunities.

Leading : Takes personal accountability for the organizations success.

Organizational Culture

Achieve Atlanta is a valuedriven organization grounded in principles that guide everything we do.

Unwavering Belief : A steadfast confidence in our students is the inspiration and fuel for everything we do. Their dreams are the foundation for our work.

Champion for Students : We back our belief in students by acknowledging historical inequities breaking down systemic barriers earning students trust and building their agency to become their own champions.

Expectation of Excellence : We foster a culture of excellence through consistent effort tenacity and integrity resulting in work we can stand behind. It is the standard we set for ourselves and the example we model for our students and community.

Intentional Collaboration : We cannot achieve our vision alone. We deliberately work together internally and build strategic partnerships externally to identify and accomplish shared goals in changing environments.

Continuous Improvement : We are constantly learning remaining curious and reflecting on our systems processes and outcomes to meet our mission. We encourage critical analysis of our work to make thoughtful adjustments innovate and take risks to create solutions.

Salary and Benefits

This is a fulltime position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive health dental and retirement benefits.

Anticipated salary range : $77000 $95000

Location

Achieve Atlanta currently operates a hybrid model for all staff. Team members work in the office at our downtown Atlanta location for at least two days each week to allow for collaboration and inperson connections. Team members have the flexibility to work the remaining three days from the office home or another location.

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline is March 6th.

Achieve Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications. Achieve Atlanta policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in any employment decision based on pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions race religious creed color national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status age sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

Key Skills

Quantitative Research,Spss,Clinical Research,Data Collection,Clinical Trials,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Survey Design,Qualitative Research,Market Research,Research & Development,Project Coordination

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary : $77,000 - $95,000

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