Hiring: Director, Research and Evaluation Company: United Way of Greater Charlotte Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:22:57 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management About the job Required Skills: •Build Evaluation Culture and Capacity •Guide UWGC in building a culture of learning that uses data and measurable outcomes to refine and improve programs and community initiatives •Partner cross-functionally with staff and community partners to design and implement evaluation tools and plans, using quantitative and qualitative methods as appropriate •Create and monitor systems that use data to give partners ongoing feedback and support, particularly to advance collective impact initiatives •Orchestrate conversations with UWGC staff, partners, and other stakeholders to determine metrics and benchmarks for success, both within individual programs and across collective impact initiatives •Coordinate research and evaluation efforts with other key community initiatives and partner organizations to avoid duplication and strengthen shared learning •Own and maintain a research agenda that supports UWGC's Community Impact work, and consistently compile and present research to inform initiatives and educate stakeholders on key community issues •Serve as a translator between academic research and practice, turning complex data into insight and storytelling that is accessible to funders, board members, and community stakeholders Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in a related field preferred •Five or more years of progressive experience in data and program evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience •Previous supervisory experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of direct reports •Expertise designing and implementing evaluation frameworks and methodologies •Proficiency with data analysis and survey software such as SAS, SPSS, GIS tools, Tableau, Qualtrics, or Survey Monkey; experience leveraging generative AI in evaluation is a plus •Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) •Strong project management skills, including budget planning, timeline management, and resource allocation •Comprehensive expertise in data equity principles and the ability to apply them to evaluation work •Operational familiarity with collective impact and shared measurement frameworks, and the ability to apply them in a multi-partner community setting •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts and translate their meaning for varied audiences Compensation: •Comprehensive expertise in data equity principles and the ability to apply them to evaluation work Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!