Data Management and Evaluation Specialist (1086)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Data Management and Evaluation Specialist will play a key role in advancing the Center for Rural Education and Development’s capacity to collect, analyze, and utilize data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate measurable impact. This position will contribute to the data management and evaluation of multiple state and federal grants and contracts administered by the Center, as well as support efforts to assess the Center’s overall effectiveness and long-term outcomes. The role involves designing and maintaining robust data systems, aligning evaluation practices with national frameworks, and delivering actionable insights to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.

This is a temporary employment opportunity.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems for collecting academic, employment, and engagement data across Center projects and initiatives.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement in programs and services.
• Ensure all data collection and reporting align with national evaluation frameworks, funding agency requirements, and the Center’s strategic priorities.
• Maintain compliance with federal and institutional standards for data privacy and ethics, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports to inform Center leadership, stakeholders, and external partners on grant, contract, and overall Center performance.
• Collaborate with Center staff to integrate data findings into continuous improvement processes, grant reporting, and long-term strategic planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting in an educational or program evaluation context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or other statistical and data visualization tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Commitment to ethical data management and continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with program evaluation methodologies and tools; experience in education or disability services preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, education, psychology, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1086
• Job Category Temporary
• Posting Date 07/14/2026, 08:20 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 128 N Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US

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