Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Center for Transition & Career Innovation (CTCI) at the University of Maryland is
recruiting a program evaluator to work as an integral member of the Center. CTCI's mission is
to inform policies and practices that expand access to essential programs, resources, and services while creating meaningful opportunities for youth with disabilities. CTCI is housed within one of the nationally top-ranked Colleges of Education on the flagship campus of the University of
Maryland system. Current CTCI projects include state- and federally-funded education, training,
technical assistance and research contracts and grants designed to improve the academic,
employment, and independent living outcomes of youth and adults with disabilities.

The individual in this position will contribute to the Center’s portfolio of research and program
evaluation activities. They will serve as a collaborative team member on multiple projects and
may also lead specific initiatives, depending on expertise and funding. The role emphasizes the
design, implementation, and dissemination of program evaluation and research methods that
align with CTCI’s mission to improve education, employment, and community outcomes for
youth and adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities
The Program Evaluator will contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of evaluation
and research activities across a variety of funded projects. Responsibilities will vary based on
project needs and may include serving as a lead on specific efforts or contributing as a team
member. In addition to evaluation duties, the position may support administrative activities along
with efforts to secure new funding aligned with the Center’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities
● Design and implement evaluation plans for research, training, and technical assistance
projects, including formative and summative assessments of implementation and
outcomes.
● Develop, manage, and use data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interviews) and both
oversee and conduct data coding, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
● Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform program improvement and fulfill
reporting requirements.
● Prepare clear, concise reports, briefs, summaries, and presentations for diverse
stakeholders.
● Manage technical, staffing, and financial aspects of projects, including meeting with
funders and clients.
Research and Project Support
● Identify funding opportunities that align with the Center’s mission
● Propose innovative ideas for research and evaluation projects.
● Contribute to writing grant narratives, developing evaluation plans, and preparing
budgets and supporting materials for funding proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge & Abilities
● Advanced knowledge of programs, policies, and research involving youth and young
adults with disabilities
● Advanced knowledge of program evaluation design and implementation
● Independently conduct complex scientific research or scholarship
● Ability to gather and analyze research data, and compile data for reports and summaries
in various formats for targeted audiences
● Proficiency with data analysis and management tools such as R, Excel, SPSS, SAS,
NVivo, or Dedoose for quantitative and qualitative research
● Ability to prepare clear and concise reports; draft and compose correspondence, standard
reports, and spreadsheets
● Ability to display strong interpersonal skills interacting in a professional manner with
community partners and CTCI staff
● Ability to display exceptional organizational skills, meet deadlines, display detail
orientation, and possess good judgment and common sense
● Ability to display sensitivity toward individuals from underrepresented groups (i.e.,
disabilities, ethnic minorities, second language learners, first generation students,
veterans, international students, etc.)
● Past experience with generating contracted and grant-funded projects
● Exceptional writing and verbal skills

Education/Experience
● Master’s degree in program evaluation or related field is required; doctorate degree
preferred
● At least five to ten years conducting and directing program evaluation activities for large
projects
● Documented history of generating contract and/or grant funding for projects
● Documented history of working as a Principal Investigator, Co-PI or Project Director on
funded projects
● Documented history of publishing articles for peer-reviewed journals


Physical Demands: N/A


Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$85,000 - $120,000 (Salary will depend on experience)

EEO Statement

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