Associate, Assessment and Evaluation Save

About StriveTogether 
StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes with the Cradle to Career Network, made up of nearly 70 communities across the country. StriveTogether provides resources, best practices and processes to give every child every chance for success. 

The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins. 

About you 

You are a champion of race and ethnic equity, committed to equity in data, research and evaluation. You have some experience in qualitative analysis and are dedicated to using data to inform practice and support learning. You understand the value of and enjoy supporting individuals and organizations in establishing strong data culture and data practices. You’re a relationship person who is tech savvy, committed to bringing rigor in practice, and using data in service of results.  

At StriveTogether, we’re dedicated to creating equitable pathways to economic mobility. To be successful in this role, you must understand the challenges faced by marginalized communities — including but not limited to barriers of race, ethnicity, class, ability, immigration status, gender and their intersections. 

About the position 

The Associate, Assessment and Evaluation is responsible for supporting the assessment processes to track qualitative and quantitative progress of cradle-to-career partnerships, supporting building the capability of staff and network members to use the Theory of Action™ to guide partnership strategy and action. Additionally, the Associate will provide capacity for network wide surveys process and execution. 

Responsibilities 

Assessment Support 

• Partner with the insights and analytics team to project manage assessment processes for all gateways in the Theory of Action™ 
• Manage network member communications for assessments, including but not limited to: assessment scheduling, reminders, follow-up, and network-wide communications via newsletters and the Partner Portal 
• Liaise with consultants and on-staff assessment facilitators to meet assessment milestones. 
• Support focus group coordination and facilitation with network member partners as part of the advanced assessment process 
• Support assessment documentation processes, including focus group transcription and refinement of final network member recommendation reports 
• Educate and integrate team members into the various assessment processes, including marketing, technology, and programs 
• Support qualitative analysis of individual assessments 
• Support StriveTogether staff and network members to use the Theory of Action™ effectively  

Relationship Management and Communications 

• Support prospective network members’ understanding of network entry expectations through informational sessions and one-on-one calls 
• Support network members’ understanding and adherence to assessment expectations and timelines 
• Prepare presentations and memos to communicate progress across the organization 

Data Solutions Related to Assessments 

• Update internal data systems to reflect network member progress through the Theory of Action 
• Innovate with the insights and analytics team to improve civic infrastructure assessment processes and identify solutions to data challenges 
• Support organizational internal- and external-facing survey implementation 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years working to classify and assess qualitative data 
• A strong orientation and commitment to integrating racial and ethnic equity in assessment and evaluation 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with Salesforce and the ability to learn new technologies 
• High attention to detail and strong project management skills 
• Adept at prioritizing and completing workload to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes 
• Demonstrated ability to write and prepare documents/ reports / correspondence / proposals in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate format 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and tact 
• Ability to establish credibility with management, staff and clients 

Approximately 10% travel required 

Position details

This is an exempt position with a salary range of $50,000 - $66,000 (min-max). StriveTogether offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. This position will be a remote role.

Benefits, perks and flexibility

Time Away

• Sick, vacation, personal, floating holiday/wellness day, bereavement, jury duty
• 11 paid company holidays and a paid winter break the last week of December
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after seven years of employment
• Paid time off to vote 
• Caregiver time off

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• $2,500 annual HSA contribution for users of high-deductible health care plans
• Cellphone and internet stipend
• Competitive retirement plan with automatic employer contribution and match
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Program 

Perks

• Remote work opportunities available
• Birthday gift card
• DeskPass access (community desk and meeting room options for remote team members)
• Company credit card for internal expenses
• Home office stipend (up to $250 per year).

Perks at our Cincinnati headquarters

• Employer paid parking
• Hybrid work model with two work-from-home days each week
• Rooftop deck
• Snacks and beverages
• Dog-friendly office

Applications and cover letters are due by Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 

StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.