Associate Director of Research & Outcomes, Crittenton Women's Union, Boston, MA

Associate Director of Research and Outcomes

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, education, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Associate Director will be a key collaborator with the Director of Research and Evaluation in supervising all aspects of CWU program outcomes including the development of metrics, data collection, internal and external reports on outcomes, and linking program measurement to relevant local and national benchmarks.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

 

1.Direct supervision of the CWU Outcomes Measurement process including development of metrics, data collection and data quality, and the development of internal and external outcomes reports designed to improve programs and general knowledge about program impacts on women's self-sufficiency.

2.Supervision of Outcomes Management Coordinator

3.Strategize and oversee use of evaluation as a tool in accomplishing direct service program goals

4.Oversee development and implementation of data collection and outcomes measurement in CWU mobility mentoring partnerships

5.Collaborate with Director and VP in producing publications and briefing papers on topics related to promoting economic independence for low income women

6.Supervise staff training on data collection

7.Supervise relationship with outside vendor (Social Solutions) regarding technology for outcomes measurement

8.Supervise relationship with all funding sources regarding reporting requirements and ensure data compliance

9.Coordinate and manage CWU's quarterly outcomes Workgroup meetings

10.Represent CWU at external meetings, speaking engagements, and conferences.

11.Contribute to CWU's online presence through the development of data representation and reports on website

12.Some travel is required, primarily local travel between different work sites in and around Boston. Out of state travel may be required as CWU programming opportunities expand

13.Other related research, supervisory and development duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.Experience in a fast-paced innovative environment with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making

2.Excellent analytic ability with advanced quantitative skills and expertise with database applications.

3.Working knowledge of statistics essential, advanced statistics a plus

4.Experience in translating quantitative data for a wide variety of audiences, particularly experience with use of visually displaying data (ie. infographics, graphing, etc.)

5.Excellent research and writing skills with demonstrated capacity to effectively integrate and present data within written reports

6.Excellent team building and communication skills

7.Outstanding project management skills with the ability to develop ambitious goals and achieve them on time and within budget

8.Familiarity with Social Solutions Efforts to Outcomes database desirable

9.Experience and comfort in public presentations of research material

10.Flexibility, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and good sense of humor essential

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.Masters degree in relevant field such as economics, political science, public policy or psychology highly preferred

2.Supervisory experience

3.5 years of relevant quantitative research experience required

4.Commitment to CWU's mission of promoting economic independence among low income women essential to the position

5.Minority and/or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful and fast paced at times.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please click on the link below to complete the online employment application: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5587181

Administrative Assistant, Dominican Women's Development Center, New York, NY

Administrative Assistant

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Application deadline: July 19, 2013
Posted by: Dominican Women's Development Center

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Early Head Start Director is responsible for intermediate administrative support to the Early Head Start Program. Major tasks includes the coordination of data collection, program assessment, program evaluation and generation of reports and related documents. Maintains appropriate filing systems for program data and information both manual and electronically.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in secretarial science with a minimum of one year of professional experience providing services in a community-based setting. The position requires computer literacy; the ability to work with the public and program participants; ability to communicate with Latino families; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a member of the team. Must be fully bilingual and cognizant and sensitive to multi-cultural issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

► Operates a PC to view, enter, edit, format, revise, print, process and distribute information and plans. Creates and produces a variety of written materials for the program such as correspondence, manuals, contracts, charts, reports and records.
► Operate reception area greeting families, answering telephone, copying, filing, ordering supplies, maintaining petty cash accounts, and performing other clerical duties as required by the Program Director.
► Coordinates, documents and tracks pertinent data to meet the information and reporting needs for the program, evaluates the reporting/record-keeping requirements and recommends the best means of tracking data, gathers data and calculates information for the early childhood program.
► Gathers and complies data from a variety of sources, determines the most appropriate information source and researches program documents to locate specific information; completes forms/documents according to established instructions.
► Plans, arranges and coordinates specific meetings, events, operational meetings, conferences or other group events; anticipates needs, puts together the necessary information, copies, material/equipment needs and ensures readiness in advance of the activity.
► Completes other tasks as directed by the program director to meet the organizations' mission and goals.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter EHS Staff to ltorresdwdc@gmail.com or by fax at 212-994-6065