Senior Research & Evaluation Partner

Job Title: Senior Research & Evaluation Partner
Area: Research & Evaluation - Member & Participant Experience
Reports to: Manager of Research & Development
Classification: Exempt
Location: Evanston, IL
Organization Overview

Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.

Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging

At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

General Overview

This position is a temporary, one-year opportunity to contribute to Rotary’s vision and strategic priorities by providing stakeholders with the information and insights they need to make informed decisions on strategic initiatives. The primary responsibility will be to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of survey data and secondary data. The role is highly collaborative and provides you with the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders.

Workstyle

This position is designated as

Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

You Will Have

• Master�s degree or equivalent experience (PhD preferred) in Program Evaluation, Social Science, Marketing, Education, Research Methods, Economics, Information Science, Math, Operations Analysis, Public Policy, or related fields
  
• Ability to solve complex problems independently and lead research projects
  
• Practical experience in cross-cultural evaluation, statistics, measurement and evaluation theory, research methods, and qualitative and quantitative analysis
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship building skills
  
• Competence in programming language such as R or equivalent, MS Excel, PowerPoint, web-enabled databases, business intelligence systems, online surveys, SPSS and other statistical analysis software
  
• Non-English language skills and/or cross-cultural research and evaluation experience is helpful
  

You Are Good At

• Designing and implementing program evaluation plans (which may include surveys, focus groups, interviews, secondary data analysis, etc.)
  
• Performing, interpreting and reporting complex data analyses, leading to visualizations that can be understood by laypeople
  
• Developing and managing data collection/reporting processes and systems
  
• Working collaboratively with diverse constituents
  
• Online survey programming and distribution
  
• Written and oral communication
  
• Managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
  
• Communicating results in a format and style appropriate for laypeople
  
• Working independently and collaborating with others
  
• Diplomatic problem-solving
  

You Will Be Responsible For

• Leading longitudinal evaluations of Rotary�s programs and grants across the globe
  
• Leading other research and evaluation projects for the organization
  
• Synthesizing data from multiple sources (some sources are connected, others are not)
  
• Reporting insights to the Rotary International Board of Directors, The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, their committees, and other constituents
  
• Conducting data analysis
  
• Programming and distributing surveys to global audiences
  
• Troubleshooting online surveys
  
• Ensuring data quality
  

Leadership Attributes

• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly others to meet shared objectives.
  
• Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
  
• Productivity: Able to generate results that moves Rotary toward achieving its goals.
  
• Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking
  
• Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.
  

Why work for Rotary?

• Flexible hybrid workstyle
  
• Generous medical benefits package
  
• Access to progressive 401k after 1,000 hours worked
  
• Above market and generous paid time off package
  
• Professional development opportunities
  
• On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
  
• Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options