Job Details

San Diego State University Research Foundation Evaluation Development Analyst

Location: USSan Diego

Job ID: 2025-19498

Type: Full-Time Central Staff

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Division: Academy for Professional Excellence

Overview

This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place on October 9, 2025.

The starting salary range for this position is $6,180.00 - $7,000.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of the San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. Our services integrate culturally responsive and recovery-oriented practices into our daily work to promote healing and healthy relationships. Providing approximately 50,000 learning experiences to health and human service and justice system professionals annually, the Academy provides a variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond. With seven programs, three divisions and over 100 staff, the Academys mission is to provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations, and communities.

As a member of the Academy team you will be engaging in communal development of heart, mind, and practice. You are expected to foster culturally responsive practice behaviors to promote well-being and a culture that focuses on healing, healthy relationships and changed behaviors.

The Academy Evaluation Services Team provides evaluation support to all Academy programs, including assistance in developing logic models and defining expected outcomes of training and Academy services. In conjunction with Academy programs, they develop evaluation plans, design evaluation tools and electronic data collection systems, analyze data, write reports, and provide feedback to both Academy programs and Academy stakeholders. They also assist programs in using evaluation results to enhance training and services.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Evaluation Development Supervisor, the Evaluation Development Analyst is responsible for providing evaluation services to all Academy for Professional Excellence programs, including logic model development; evaluation planning; survey development; and data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

This is a 40 hour per week hybrid position with remote flexibility, typically working MondayFriday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is based on contract funding subject to annual renewal. The position may be subject to intermittent overnight travel and work shifts outside of normal business hours, including weekends and evenings if needed.

You must reside within California throughout the duration of employment and live within a commutable distance from the worksite supported. Positions are typically assigned to either our Riverside or San Diego office for on-site work.

Note: some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, abuse against older adults and adults with disabilities, and/or issues related to mental health, substance use, or racism.

The Academy is a project of the SDSU Research Foundation, which is grant-funded and serves as an auxiliary to the University. The Academy is based near, but not on campus, and does not have direct responsibilities for working with or teaching college students.

The Academy is currently going through a reclassification process. If this positions classification changes during this process, it would not change the role, responsibilities, or compensation of the position.

EVALUATION DEVELOPMENT (90%)

• Develop and implement logic models and evaluation plans in collaboration with Academy programs
• Facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings, including logic model meetings and representing the Academy at county or state level meetings
• Develop new evaluation measures and instruments for data collection
• Disseminate new evaluation methodology across Academy and Academy programs
• Use NVivo to analyze qualitative data
• Produce reports based on data/evaluation findings

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned which are in the best interests of the Academy for Professional Excellence
• Stay up-to-date on all information regarding evaluation processes including resources, concerns, relationships with constituents and county organizational culture
• Produce and maintain documentation and tracking on evaluation procedures
• Address ad hoc evaluation and reporting requests
• Travel to off-site locations for Academy and Program meetings (primarily in Riverside and San Diego)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Experience working with programs addressing culturally responsive and recovery-oriented practices in Human Services including Public Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, and Behavioral Health
• Experience developing logic models, evaluation questions, and evaluation plans
• Experience with survey development
• Experience writing evaluation reports with survey results, summaries, and recommendations
• Experience initiating, managing tasks, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Fluency in standard office software packages for report preparation, presentation designs, and other work products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to apply independent judgment and initiative to address problems and develop solutions
• Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple priorities and interruptions
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Motivation, organization, and attention to detail
• Judgment and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Equivalent to a bachelors degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience performing varied or specialized administrative and analytical duties and/or service as a program administrator

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Public Health, Social Work or a related field
• Experience providing program evaluation services to Human Services including Public Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, and Behavioral Health
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in program evaluation post-graduation

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• A background check (including a criminal records check) and/or Livescan must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation/KPBS
• SDSU Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results
• Open employment practices: SDSU Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications

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