Senior Evaluation Associate II

SENIOR EVALUATION ASSOCIATE II JOB DESCRIPTION ABOUT CREATIVE RESEARCH SOLUTIONS Creative Research Solutions is a nationally and internationally award-winning evaluation and research firm in the Atlanta metropolitan area. We are looking for an evaluation associate to join our team. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a related field (Ph.D. preferred); at least 10 years of strong evaluation and research experience; and has the ability to work full-time. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Evaluation Associate II (SEA2) is responsible for completing both formative and summative evaluations of programs and initiatives within the sectors of philanthropy, education, health, philanthropy, and related domains. The SEA2 will lead evaluations where skill sets, expertise, and experience are aligned and will participate within evaluation teams on all aspects of projects, including the evaluation design, evaluation plan, methodology and instrument development, data collection procedures, analysis, and reporting. The SEA2 is expected to review professional literature in the field as needed and report to appropriate staff members on findings related to topics of interest, including best practices. Candidates for this role should be especially nimble and prepared to support team members on multiple projects as well as take on project leadership roles where appropriate. The SEA2 role will also be responsible for capacity building among junior team members. This candidate would need to feel comfortable working across several projects and have the ability to support teams on short notice effectively in order to produce high-quality deliverables. We are looking for an evaluator with a strong commitment to culturally-responsive and equitable evaluation. ESSENTIAL TASKS (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Design survey instruments to use in program evaluations. Design, conduct and report the results of program evaluations and longitudinal studies. Collect data through various means such as observations, survey instruments, int