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 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 Academy’s 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.

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 a week hybrid with remote flexibility position, typically working M-F from 8:00 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. 

This position requires that you reside within California throughout the duration of your employment and live within a commutable distance from the worksite your work supports. Positions are typically assigned to either our Riverside or San Diego office for any 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 and scenarios related to mental health, substance use, or racism.

The Academy is a project of the San Diego State University 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 position’s 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, 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
• Various 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 using standard office software packages for report preparation, presentation designs, and other work products as needed, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to display flexibility and handle multiple work priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to work alone and with a team.
• Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, partners, and professionals.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to display organization and detail orientation and meet deadlines.
• Ability to display good judgment and common sense.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or 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:

• Master’s 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 (fingerprint) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation/KPBS
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer 

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• 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 (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.