Manager of Research & Evaluation - Eatontown, NJ

Job Title: Manager

Location: IFPR - Eatontown

Department Name: Harm Reduction Opioid

Req #: 0000260359

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Manager of Research & Evaluation -- Institute for Prevention and Recovery

At the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), the Manager of Research & Evaluation becomes part of a purpose-driven team turning data into insight and action. As Manager of Research & Evaluation, you will provide oversight of a team of Data Analysts and manage the collection, linkage, cleaning, storage, sharing, analysis, visualization, and presentation of IFPR and system-wide data for staff, funders, evaluators, and other key stakeholders. Joining IFPR means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Manager of Research & Evaluation may include:

• Collaborating with teammates, leaders, and managers to determine and address data and reporting needs for various company projects
• Developing the outcomes and indicators used to assess project design and quality assurance
• Managing data collection and analysis of structured and unstructured data using mixed methods, report preparation, and data visualization
• Collaborating with leaders to manage efforts associated with the implementation and maintenance of IFPR programs and services within electronic systems
• Assisting with grant planning and writing
• Maintaining relationships with other agencies and providers, university and evaluation partners, and evaluation and data-related committees
• Supervising and developing IFPR staff and interns
• Performing other duties as assigned

This role might be for you if:

• You have strong analytical capabilities and enjoy turning complex data into clear insight
• You're expert with Microsoft Excel and various business intelligence and analytic software
• You understand data collection, inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling/diagramming methods
• Your communication skills allow you to distill complex subjects for a wider audience
• You have excellent leadership, collaboration, and project management skills
• You're able to prioritize among competing tasks
• You're willing to make decisions and solve problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills define how you interact with colleagues and stakeholders
• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and training, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

To be considered for this Manager of Research & Evaluation opportunity, you are passionate about leading a data-driven team and translating research and evaluation into meaningful outcomes for IFPR's programs and the communities it serves.

• This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday day shift schedule of 40 hours per week, allowing you to build strong relationships while maintaining a work-life balance.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree in public health or a related field is preferred
• You have two or more years of related experience