Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist

15 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States After School Matters Full time
About After School Matters

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that provides after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens. Our mission is to provide opportunities for teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college, and beyond.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist to join our Research and Evaluation team. The successful candidate will design and implement various research and evaluation projects to drive the development of practical tools, resources, and publications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support research projects from beginning to end, including conceptualization, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
  • Conduct in-depth analyses with quantitative and/or qualitative methods, as appropriate, and synthesize findings from original research and secondary sources.
  • Lead data management activities, including data collection, cleaning, organization, and transformation, to ensure data integrity and quality.
  • Develop and lead reports, data visualizations, executive summaries, and other deliverables that interpret and disseminate outcomes and key findings from ongoing evaluation efforts, research studies, and special initiatives.
  • Promote organizational understanding of dimensions of youth development, engagement, skills building, and related topics through the development of resources and communication and technical assistance materials.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in an evaluation or analytical role, with a minimum of one year in an applied research or program setting.
  • Master's degree in a related field, such as Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Service/Administration, Education, or Social Work.
  • Committed to the organizational mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) language skills preferred, but not required.
What We Offer

After School Matters offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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