Prison Fellowship is hiring a
Sr. Director, Research and Evaluation

Summary

Join Prison Fellowship®, a Christian non-profit organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years! We are looking for a driven and mission-focused Senior Director, Research and Evaluation to provide strategic leadership to our research and evaluation team. This remote/work from home position in the US comes with a 25% travel component and offers a competitive salary between $105,000 and $130,000.

Requirements

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
• 10-15 years of experience in program assessment or evaluation and research
• 7+ years of experience managing a research team
• Master's degree in statistics, education, criminology, sociology, or a related field required ; Ph.D. preferred
• Proficiency in MD Office; SPSS or another statistic program; database proficiency
• Expertise in structural equation modeling, diagnostic classification modeling, psychometrics and quantitative methodology ideal
• Experience collecting, commissioning, or publishing research
• Familiarity with IRB processes, experimental designs, and multi-site data collection processes
• Advanced skills in analytics and statistics as they apply to program assessment and modeling

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the research and evaluation team with an emphasis on cultural impact and programmatic excellence
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure strategic alignment of research projects, excellent communication, and efficient project management standards
• Manage relationships with relevant partners, vendors, and external research colleagues
• Set and manage processes to ensure data sharing agreements are in place, research standards are met or exceeded, and project design is vetted prior to implementation
• Oversee the research team to promote strong interpersonal competencies, consistent strategic value to the organization, and a reputation for excellence in the marketplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues relevant to successful criminal justice outcomes preferred
• Excellent communication and social skills to interact with partners, vendors, universities, and DOC

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement account funding
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• 39 days of paid leave after one year of employment (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days)
• Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings on a pro-rated basis
• A team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development