Senior Program Evaluation Associate

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Senior Program Evaluation Associate with our Research & Evaluation Department.The Senior Program Evaluation Associate will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.The Senior Program Evaluation Associate will join our Research and Evaluation team, which leverages data-driven decision-making and provides crucial insights into program effectiveness and strategic direction for HCZ's mission-driven initiatives. The individual will be an integral part of implementing and maintaining program evaluation systems that support the efficient collection and dissemination of program information within the organization and with our external partners. They will also help maintain schedules and templates for tracking the progress of programs across the organization in relation to key indicators. Critically, the individual will compile and share program data in a format that facilitates understanding of the impact and highlights opportunities for innovation.For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.RequirementsMaster's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health or Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, or Data Science); Ph.D. preferred3+ years of experience in program implementation and evaluation or academic research settings strongly preferredExperience with Excel, social sciences software (SPSS, Stata, or R), and online survey platforms (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics)Outstanding analytical ability and comprehensive statistical knowledgeStrong end-to-end project management skills with advanced attention to detailAbility to lead projects with minimal supervision while producing high-quality deliverables on timeAbility to work effectively with colleagues across the organization with varying degrees of experienceAbility to infer actionable insights from original and secondary researchExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data integrityDemonstrated ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities effectivelyWho You AreSubstantial content knowledge in the areas of public health, poverty alleviation, law and public policy, childhood development, K-12 education, college access and success, community development, or health equity/health disparitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Outstanding analytical ability and advanced statistical knowledgeAbility to produce high-quality deliverables on timeAbility to work effectively with colleagues across the organization with varying degrees of experience Experience with community building, youth development, or related work preferred Prior experience with youth and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds Excellent written and oral communication skillsWhat You'll DoPartner with department leaders and program teams to execute evaluation plans and ensure alignment with organizational goalsCollect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvementMaintain data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all systems and programsConduct basic and advanced analyses to generate actionable insights for program planning and decision-makingDevelop and refine outcome measures, indicators, and evaluation tools that capture program impactSupport the design, documentation, and optimization of data collection and reporting processes across departmentsPrepare clear, data-driven reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and external stakeholdersCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate evaluation practices into daily operations and strategic planningProvide ongoing data and evaluation support to program leaders to strengthen evidence-based decision-makingStay current on emerging research methodologies, evaluation techniques, and data systems relevant to education and social impactScheduleMonday through Friday Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)BenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.Our exceptional full-time benefits include: Highly competitive base salariesPaid time off Employee referral bonus Career advancementNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityAdditional voluntary benefitsWellness discountsCommuter benefitsFinancial wellness perksAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.