Evaluation Specialist III (Temporary)

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Responsibilities

The Evaluation Specialist III, working within the Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement, will be responsible for the coordinating the evaluation of community health programs designed to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in rural, underserved, including those that have been historically marginalized communities throughout New York State. The incumbent will coordinate, design, and promote an evaluation process for small, grassroot community-based organizations who may or may not have experience contracting with state government. The incumbent will perform education sessions for grantees on the data collection process and provide individualized technical support and guidance if needed. The incumbent will coordinate data collection and database management; analyze and summarize data to interpret results; analyze and prepare data for reporting, internal reports, presentations, posters, tables, charts, and graphs; and develop presentations for stakeholders and the public.

The Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement's mission is to engage, build trust, and create partnerships with community-based organizations that are credible messengers and who are responsive to the needs of their community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Knowledge of health disparities; social determinants of health; and/or community based and nonprofit engagement.

• Experience with electronic data collection and database management.

• Experience in coordinating complex projects and preparing reports.

• Experience with communicating information to various audiences, such as local, state, and federal partners, grassroots partners, and the public.

• Experience providing enhanced technical assistance to non-healthcare related organizations.

Conditions of Employment

Temporary, grant funded position expected to last through May 2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 25% of the time, may be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.