Director, Research and Evaluation

Company: Springboard for the Arts
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

City: St. Paul, MN
Salary: $27.56- $40.61/hourly; $57,545- $84,794/annually
Website: www.mn.gov/careers
Is this a remote / WFH position?: No This position exists to provide leadership and direction for the board's efforts to articulate agency performance indicators and measure outcomes. The director will implement assessment strategies, primary and secondary research projects, and monitoring functions to assess the impact and effectiveness of Arts Board programs and services; the effectiveness of the overall statewide system of public support for the arts; the impact of public funding and agency activities on the arts; and the impact of arts on other state, regional, and local priorities. The director also will serve as a resource to applicants, grantees, regional arts councils, and the other constituents, helping to develop the overall capacity of the arts sector to articulate outcomes and assess impact of activities supported by public funding. Qualifications or requirements Minimum Qualifications + Have an advanced degree in an appropriate field (i.e. program evaluation and assessment, public policy analysis, public administration, organization development, social science research, etc.)
+ Have at least five years of successful experience in a research setting
+ Have knowledge of statistical analysis, survey tools, and Web based data collection
+ Have highly developed analytical skills
+ Be objective and unbiased
+ Demonstrate mature, professional problem-solving skills
+ Be able to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
+ Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications + Previous work experience in a public agency or in a public policy setting
+ Previous experience using research and evaluation to shape grant making or public policy
+ Previous experience or skills in data visualization
+ Experience in or knowledge of the arts Additional Requirements Applicants are expected to include a cover letter with their applications explaining their qualifications and the contributions they could make to the Arts Board. How to apply For more information about this job opening go to www.mn.gov/careers or to Self Service if you are a current State of Minnesota employee. On the Job Search page enter Job Opening ID 43464--in the Keywords search box and click Search. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting. If interested, click Apply. If you have questions about applying for jobs, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

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