ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Data Collection and Monitoring:
• Implement a longitudinal data tracking system and score card for the Seattle University Youth Initiative and Choice Neighborhood partnership.
• Identify consistent institutional sources, clarify baseline data, and implement scheduled data collection plan.
• Maintain and update SUYI databases on a regular basis.
• Assist CSCE staff and community partners in obtaining FERPA releases.
Data Analysis and Evaluation:
• Assist CSCE staff and community partners in the analysis and interpretation of data to measure the impact of SUYI activities and to help drive interventions that improve outcomes.
• Participate in the evaluation of the Youth Initiative’s progress on indicators of success.
• Assist in the refining and ongoing development of the SUYI Evaluation Plan.
• Engage in ongoing investigation of best practices for the evaluation of place-based strategies and university-assisted community schools.
Data Presentation and Communication:
• Provide data summaries, reports and presentations to CSCE staff, campus, and community partners, with a particular focus on the Choice Neighborhood grant.
• Create and maintain online data dashboards for CSCE staff and community partners to see and track progress on outcomes.
Community Engagement:
• Work collaboratively with SUYI community partners to develop a system for sharing and analyzing data to monitor indicators and drive results.
• Work collaboratively with community partners engaged in regional place-based efforts to maximize the use of data in strategic planning processes.
University Engagement:
• Work collaboratively with CSCE staff to support the SUYI activities
• Understand and demonstrate the mission, goals and vision of Seattle University.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in relevant field (i.e. education, public policy, business administration).
• Minimum of three years experience in data collection, analysis, design and display.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity for working collaboratively.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical and data analysis tools.
• Advanced skills in SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and proficient in Access and/ or other database programs.
• Knowledge of education data and experience helping practitioners use data to improve performance.
• Knowledge of systems, community capacity, mobilization and commitment to improving outcomes for low-income youth and families.
• Understanding of challenges and barriers faced by communities around ethnicity, race, class, gender, privilege and oppression.
• Strong organization skills with an aptitude for attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and able to exercise initiative.
• Excellent follow- through and fulfills responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Possess a strong desire to pursue social justice through initiatives that connect campus with wider community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in related field.
• Experience working with Social Solutions Efforts to Outcome data management system or a similar system designed to support place-based initiatives.
• Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of evaluation including survey design and administration, focus group protocols, report writing and presentation.
• Knowledge and experience working in or with institutions of higher education.
• Ability to bring about consensus among diverse constituencies.
• Sense of humor.
Deadline:
Website:
Contact:
hr@seattleu.edu
/ 206-296-5870
