Parents as Teachers National Center
Summary: The Research and Data Coordinator provides support for Parents as Teachers research and quality improvement initiatives. This includes: coordinating the evaluation of Show Me Strong Families, the national center’s PAT affiliate, supporting national, state, and local research and evaluation projects, supporting analysis and dissemination of data, and identifying opportunities to enhance data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinate the evaluation of Show Me Strong Families working closely with an external evaluator and key community partners.
Support the launch of national, state, and local research and evaluation projects.
Review and analyze trends from Penelope data, a data management system used by many PAT affiliates.
Design, develop, and conduct focus groups, surveys, and interviews with key PAT stakeholders (e.g., affiliate organizations, state entities, families).
Support development of surveys and other evaluation work as needed.
Coordinate and track data collection efforts across the organization and disseminate findings.
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other dissemination products.
Education and/or Experience:
Master’s degree or equivalent in social work, health, psychology or education.
3-5 years of experience in: project management; program evaluation/research design; collection, management and analysis of quantitative data; and survey development.
Other Abilities:
Ability to synthesize and summarize information accurately and clearly.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong quantitative analysis experience.
Travel: Minimal travel requirements.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Proficiency in various software programs related to job requirements, including statistical software (SPSS, R studio), Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, and Microsoft Power BI.
Language Skills: Ability to effectively listen, write, and speak as well as appropriately present information and respond to questions from staff and key stakeholders.
Math/Reasoning Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our Organization: Parents as Teachers is an international nonprofit providing a proven, evidence-based home visiting model for the most respected organizations and professionals who serve the evolving needs of families. Our work with the professional community helps young children grow up healthy, safe and ready to learn.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae, along with names/contact information of three references, salary history and requirements, to jobs@ParentsAsTeachers.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Parents as Teachers does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all facets or employment.
