Evaluation Specialist

Evaluation Specialist

The Department of Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC) at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Evaluation Specialist position.

Examples Of Duties

• Assist in conducting desktop and field-based evaluation activities to determine the impact, efficiency, and/or effectiveness of public, private, and nonprofit policies, programs, and services.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, research, and reporting activities of evaluation projects.
• Propose recommendations, solutions, and interventions based upon evaluation findings.
• Assist with marketing and prospecting activities designed to secure additional evaluation funding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences [Public Policy, Research, Urban Planning, Education]; Masters preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Knowledge of Qualtrics, SPSS, Tableau & other Data Analysis Software.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.