Scholarship Program Evaluator TechGlobal, Inc. Silver Spring, MD Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Referral program Qualifications Research project management Evaluation research Project management experience in education Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive Educational administrative software Google Meet Student information system Master's degree Data management Educational program evaluation Gmail Google Slides Google Calendar Process program evaluations

Full Job Description Company Overview:

TechGlobal, Inc. is a dedicated provider of professional services and IT solutions to government agencies at all levels. As a subsidiary of FedGeek, we focus on delivering innovative, compliant, and reliable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Scholarship Program Evaluator to support the NOAA Office of Education in the monitoring and evaluation of NOAA Higher Education programs, with emphasis on undergraduate scholarships. This role will provide technical assistance to the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program (HSP) and to the Educational Partnership Program with Minority-Serving Institutions Program (EPP) to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. The successful candidate will manage information collections for each program and coordinate annual reporting.

Note:

this position requires a background check.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage information collections Maintain the undergraduate scholarship data system, which includes the application system, Student Tracker, and set of scholar and mentor surveys. Supplement with National Student Clearinghouse data. Maintain and analyze scholar and applicant surveys (orientation pre- and post-, program exit, mentor, etc.). Summarize feedback and suggest recommendations. Prepare findings to inform OEd leadership. Assist program managers with analyzing applicant data to prepare for scholar selection meetings. Prepare PRA supporting statements and update forms for submission (every three years). Technical assistance for program improvement and evaluation Support program managers in improving program implementation that include the application, review, and selection processes, strategic recruitment, alumni tracking, and data collection. Research other fellowship and internship programs to identify useful models and summarize best practices. Keep up with the latest developments in the field. Coordinate annual reporting Prepare and coordinate responses to annual and ad-hoc datacalls for Hollings and EPP programs. Annual requests from the NOAA Education Council include Unified Data Call, and Implementation Plan. Maintain and update program impact data on program webpages. Calculate program statistics. Work with OEd Communications team. Other Duties Participate in inter- or intra-agency communities of practice that focus on undergraduate and graduate student opportunities. Supporting activities may include researching and developing products that serve the community. Present evaluations at national conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

PhD in Education, Program Evaluation, or related social science degree; or MA/MS with substantial work experience in education evaluation.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in conducting evaluations of education programs and evaluation project management. Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, organizing, and implementing evaluation projects, such as needs assessments, program evaluation, research studies using primary or secondary datasets, data analysis and interpretation, management information systems or data collection and monitoring systems in education-related programs. Knowledge of evaluation approaches and data collection techniques. Knowledge of workforce and diversity/inclusion issues specifically within the STEM field. Manage, clean, and analyze evaluation datasets. Strong organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills; project management, group facilitation, and interpersonal skills Work independently in a collaborative, geographically distributed environment. Proficient in the use of Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet) and online survey software. Candidates must be able to obtain a NOAA public trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience Academic program administration, especially with pipeline programs (e.g., internships, practicums, etc.).

Application Requirements:

Cover letter

Resume or CV Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Academic program administration: 3 years (Preferred) conducting evaluations of education programs: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20910