Associate Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation will oversee the evaluation for the Alzheimer Association’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and other applied research and evaluation opportunities. This role plays a pivotal role in advancing the impact and integrity of the RHTP grant through evaluation. This position leads these efforts through continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure program fidelity, effectiveness and scalability. This role will oversee the development and management of evaluation plans, including outcome measurement, surveys, and data collection and analysis.

This is a grant funded position.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tailored evaluation plans for each component of the rural health transformation program (RHTP) grants, ensuring alignment with overall project goals across departments and with SME within the Association.
• Create a data collection system and data management plan.
• Create evaluation strategies for a variety of audiences and settings
• Gather, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from RHTP activities, such as Project ECHO sessions, community learning sessions, and ALZPro interactions.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from RHTP activities, such as Project ECHO sessions, community learning sessions, and ALZPro interactions.
• Create visual and narrative reports/dashboards to communicate the RHTP impact to a wide range of audiences, including internal teams and state-level teams.
• Support applied research activities as needed, including but not limited to designing and conducting studies related to dementia care, quality improvement, health services research and implementation, and global partner opportunities in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Disseminate findings through publications, conference presentations, webinars, and internal learning sessions to advance dementia care.
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field (e.g., health policy, health administration, health services research, public health, epidemiology).
• Master’s degree in health-related or social science discipline (e.g., health policy, health administration, health services research, public health, epidemiology) preferred.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5+ years of professional work experience in a related job discipline.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in planning, designing and implementing program evaluation, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Proficiency in designing studies using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Experience establishing and maintaining data quality processes and managing data systems for analytics and reporting
• Advanced experience with statistical or qualitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS, MAXQDA) and ability to conduct analyses and interpret results accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and online academic search engines, virtual meeting platforms, and the ability to learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with various internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills for reports, publications, presentations and proposals

 Title:  Associate Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation

Position Location: US Remote

Full time 

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 508 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $79,000 – $85,000

Reports To: Director, Psychosocial Research and Program Evaluation

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal records.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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