Assists with coordination efforts for the department and community involvement efforts by researching and evaluating trends, programs, and data. Prepares grants and documentation necessary for compliance with Federal and State requirements to assist campus/community partners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervises employees; evaluates staffing needs; assigns and reviews work; establishes timeframes for the completion of tasks; trains and orients new employees; approves and/or disapproves requests for leaves; interviews candidates for employment and recommends for hire; evaluates work performance; receives and responds to grievances; provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies; recommends and provides staff development opportunities.

Contributes input and completes tasks to ensure OCE sustainability. Attends meetings in the community and across campus to communicate services of the department. Writes grants with campus/community partners. 

Provides professional development training geared towards the needs of the community; researches new technology and training designed to support the OCE and community engagement; remains current on industry trends, techniques, and best practices. 

Prepares and ensures data compilation for dissemination and/or distribution in the community; compiles and enters data into state database programs in accordance with State and Federal requirements.

Prepares documentation required for grant compliance measures for State and Federal Compliance; gathers and prepares documentation; uploads the requisite information and documents to software specific program(s), website, and/or by other electronic means to verify requirements are met; offers support and direction to grant programs. Meets with community partners to ensure grant program is effective and aligned with goals and objectives. 

Identifies and interprets trends; prepares analyses; interprets and verifies accuracy of data submitted; assists in planning and informed decision making for program evaluation; provides guidance to support staff in program implementation; establishes and maintains practices which improve reliability of data and information. 

Serves as PI or Co-PI for activities and projects. Oversees project/program components, including, but not limited to financial management and supervision of project/program personnel. Ensures compliance with Federal reporting in accordance with established guidelines; collects data; provides and maintains appropriate documentation for Federal reporting requirements.

Meets regularly with supervisor to provide progress reports and feedback on project analysis and planning future program development; completes written progress reports per grant requirements; participates with members of project teams to develop proposals for further funding of evaluation projects. 

Manages and conducts process evaluation; meets with community partners in conducting evaluations to assure program quality; works in community to build relationships and communicates to the public the skills and/or services provided by department. 

Oversees outcome evaluation of departmental grants and projects; collects pre- and post-program data for adult and youth participants; enters program evaluation data; analyzes program data and conducts statistical analysis; prepares reports for funding agencies.

Provides technical assistance with community-wide needs assessments.

Creates databases to monitor and track necessary data.  

Assists supervisor with various community related projects.

Assists with Community Engagement Conference and related activities. Develops and organizes multiple events to engage university community and community at large.  

Attends national and state meetings and conferences geared toward subject matter related to ongoing projects.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: Supervision may be exercised over staff.

Reports to: Director, OCE

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management. 

Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*. 

Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; travel to and gain access to work site; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.  

(*) Developed after employment. 

Minimum Qualifications: At least bachelor's degree; three or more years of experience conducting process and outcome evaluation and computer-based analysis; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and statistical analysis. Previous experience with grant and program implementation.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in education, health and human services administration, criminal Justice.  Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation in K-12, community college, four-year university, and non-traditional education settings.   Experience in both qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation designs, data collection, analyses, and results dissemination.  Higher education experience preferred. 

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