Data and Evaluation Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data and Evaluation Manager is an organized, strategic, and results-driven individual who manages the collection, evaluation, and reporting of data for assigned Community Schools and United Way initiatives. This position serves as the department’s primary data and evaluation contact for assigned schools and programs, turns data into clear findings on program performance and outcomes, and supports the department’s data systems work led by the Data Systems Manager. The Data and Evaluation Department, led by the Vice President of Data and Evaluation, works as one team to ensure a data-driven approach to United Way’s initiatives, with a focus on Community Schools.

Within the department, the Data Systems Manager leads the department’s data infrastructure: the databases, software platforms, data standards, and data security the team relies on. The Data and Evaluation Managers lead the collection, evaluation, and reporting of program data for assigned Community Schools and initiatives. The roles are interdependent: the Data Systems Manager builds and maintains the systems and standards, and the Data and Evaluation Managers put them to work with schools and partners and support systems projects through testing, feedback, and school-level data quality. This position reports to the Vice President of Data and Evaluation.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Community Schools Manages aspects of the collection, evaluation, and reporting of Community School data, as assigned, in realms including but not limited to: Community School Action Plans Community School Quarterly Reports Ongoing data collection and tracking processes Data entry via internal software and applications, following department data standards Community School surveys and focus groups, including developing content and analyzing results Community School Leadership Team attendance and guidance Acts as main point of contact for assigned Community Schools and Community School Directors for data-related tasks and expectations.

Provides day-to-day training and guidance to Community School Directors on data entry and the use of internal software, using department training materials and standards. Analyzes and interprets program data for assigned schools and initiatives, translating findings into clear reports for school partners, United Way leadership, and other audiences. Data Systems Support Supports data systems projects led by the Data Systems Manager, including testing new or updated databases, survey instruments, and workflows before rollout and supporting implementation at assigned schools.

Ensures that data collected and entered for assigned schools and programs meets department data standards, and works with the Data Systems Manager to resolve data quality issues. Gathers and shares user needs, feedback, and recurring issues from Community School…

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