Job Opportunities Involving Program Evaluation
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• Post the links to two job opportunities involving program evaluation that you find interesting or exciting.
• Describe two special skills or qualifications that are needed for the jobs.
• Explain how you would develop your skills and qualifications in this area, through additional education or professional development opportunities.
Reference:
• American Evaluation Association. (n.d.). Evaluation education & programsLinks to an external site.. https://www(dot)eval(dot)org/Education-Programs
• American Evaluation Association. (2018). The 2018 AEA evaluator competencies. https://www(dot)eval(dot)org/Portals/0/Docs/AEA%20Evaluator%20Competencies.pdf
• Careerbuilder.comLinks to an external site.
• Indeed.comLinks to an external site.
• LinkedIn.comLinks to an external site.
• Walden University. (2021). Doctor of human services: Leadership and program evaluation in human services organizations.Links to an external site. https://www(dot)waldenu(dot)edu/online-doctoral-programs/doctor-of-human-services/leadership-and-program-evaluation-in-human-services-organizations
• Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2011, January 10). InBrief: Early childhood program effectivenessLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=_BgtFYEC1Yk
Note: The approximate length of this video is 5 minutes.
• The Pew Charitable Trusts. (2020, October 22). What drives program evaluation costs?Links to an external site. https://www(dot)pewtrusts(dot)org/en/research-and-analysis
Measuring Effectiveness Human Service Delivery
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Qualifications and Skills
Program Evaluator
A program evaluator is a highly skilled professional responsible for assessing the success of a program or service. To become a program evaluator, one must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field. In addition to education, one must possess strong analytical skills. Individuals should be able to identify and evaluate issues and trends and interpret data from various sources (Indeed.com, 2022). They should have a well-developed curiosity and capacity to ask probing questions and analyze the answers. Proficiency in data analysis is also an essential skill required to become a program evaluator. This entails researching, summarizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
Program Evaluation Consultant
Program evaluation consultants provide leadership in developing applicable policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with risk requirements. T...