Manager of Evaluation and Data Collection
New York, NY 
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Position Title Manager of Evaluation and Data Collection
Department Education - 050
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Education department is seeking a full-time Manager of Evaluation and Data Collection.

The Manager supports research and evaluation efforts across the Museum. They are directly responsible for collecting and analyzing data used to evaluate several programs and exhibitions at any given time. A primary focus will be internal evaluation efforts in the Urban Advantage (UA) Program.

Job duties include:
  • Coordinate internal evaluation efforts for the UA Program.
    • Work with partners to design surveys and use other research/evaluation methods to measure outcomes and impacts of professional learning, family science days, administrator breakfasts, Expo, and other program-wide events.
    • Analyze data and prepare reports for dissemination, under the supervision of senior members of Research and Evaluation.
    • With program staff and teachers, coordinate data collection, organize site visits and communicate findings on an ongoing basis.
  • Coordinate evaluation in Museum programs, including for school-Museum partnerships, Children and Family Learning and Youth Initiatives.
    • Work with programs to coordinate data collection, analyze and report data and communicate findings to program staff and leadership.
  • Work on Museum exhibition evaluation and visitor studies.
    • Manage external evaluators' access to the Museum and populations of focus.
    • Further Museum-wide efforts to understand learning and attitudes among visitors by conducting surveys, observations and other novel data collection methods.
    • Prepare data visualizations and visually engaging reports.

The expected salary range for the Manager of Evaluation and Data Collection is $60,000/annual - $66,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in natural, physical, or earth science; data science; social sciences; mathematics; statistics; education; museum studies or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years experience with evaluation and/or social science research.
Physical Demands
Category Full-Time/Term
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70
Union Status Union
FLSA Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $60,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum $66,000/annual
EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
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Posting Number GS755P
Open Date 03/27/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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