Research And Program Evaluation Education Consultant

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees who are willing to talk openly and commit to helping us increase the diversity of our organization. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov.
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DPI is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on equity and inclusivity. Staff enjoy flexible work schedules and access to an exceptional employee assistance program that offers tools to help promote wellness. Though eligible for 100% remote work, those that elect to work in the office can take advantage of the casual office atmosphere and on-site employee exercise facility. The office is conveniently located near a wide variety of bus routes and bike paths, the Capitol, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in beautiful downtown Madison.

The Student Services, Prevention and Wellness Team within the Division for Learning Support is seeking applicants for a Research and Program Evaluation Education Consultant position. In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with smart and dedicated team members to advance student education and mental health through the development of deep and strong connections with school staff, community providers, and state agencies. If you are looking for a career where no two days are the same, where you will have collaborative opportunities, and want to participate in cutting edge work please consider applying.

This position has the option to work 100% remote, including infrequent in-state travel, with a requirement that the employee is expected to have access to secure high speed internet. This position is headquartered at 125 S. Webster Street in Madison, WI, and employees are required to report there on their first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position designs program evaluations, builds data collection processes and tools, collects and analyzes data to inform decision-making, measures progress towards departmental priorities, and provides related professional development and technical assistance. Responsibilities include: a) planning, oversight, and coordination of statewide evaluation projects; b) development and implementation of program evaluation data collection, processes, and analysis procedures; c) collaboration with state and local program staff to apply the results of evaluations to educational program decisions; and d) provision of professional development and technical assistance to internal and external staff regarding program evaluation and use of data in decision making.

Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $30.00 - $44.00 per hour ($62400 - $91520 per year) in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 02. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the following:

• Collecting and analyzing data; and
• Planning and coordinating an evaluation project; and
• Summarizing and presenting results verbally and in writing.

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

• Managing or overseeing an evaluation project; and/or
• Utilizing software for statistical analysis (e.g., R, STATA, Excel, Python, SAS, etc.); and/or
• Evaluating program data for a continuous school improvement effort.
• Collaborating with partners from a state or national organization; and/or

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The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:
Maria Butters
DPI Human Resources Specialist-Senior
Phone: (608) 266-2690
Email: [email protected]

The deadline for this announcement is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023.