Director of Community Research

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Under direction of Chief Impact Officer, develops and implements a research-based framework for assessing impact across all of UWCNM’s key initiatives, including Mission: Graduate, Mission: Families, and the Community Investment Fund. Provides strategic recommendations to senior staff and volunteer leadership about ways in which these efforts might be strengthened and improved. Supports the mission, values, goals, and impact agenda of UWCNM.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Oversees collection, analysis and management of data related to partnerships/programs; develops and implements strategies to facilitate culture of continuous project improvement; produces regular reports and data visualizations to promote and strengthen work of UWCNM; evaluates efficacy of UWCNM’s strategic initiatives and makes recommendations for improvement; provides research and data analytical outputs to our Vision Councils and community-based volunteer groups; and supervises a contract research team.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Master’s degree or higher and 5+ years of experience designing and carrying out research and/or evaluation projects, utilizing quantitative and qualitative data, in education or nonprofit settings. Experience utilizing continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes/methodology and supervising staff/research teams. Deep breadth of research competencies: survey design/implementation; focus group facilitation; statistical analysis; data stewardship, analysis & visualization; and literature reviews/report writing.

How to Apply: 

Visit UWCNM website for full job description and required qualifications. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "UWCNM Director of Community Research." For best consideration, submit by February 16, 2021.

Contact Information
Name: 
Megan Dunn Davison, Ph.D.
Agency/Organization: 
United Way of Central New Mexico
Address: 
2340 Alamo Ave SE, Suite 200
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87106
Business Phone: 
(505) 247-3671
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Feb 4 2021
Date to Remove: 
Feb 28 2021

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