Evaluation Specialist Location: JSU Main Campus, MS Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 202400290 College/Division: Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC) Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Description The Department of Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC) at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Evaluation Specialist position. Examples of Duties • Assist in conducting desktop and field-based evaluation activities to determine the impact, efficiency, and/or effectiveness of public, private, and nonprofit policies, programs, and services. • Assist with data collection, analysis, research, and reporting activities of evaluation projects. • Propose recommendations, solutions, end interventions based upon evaluation findings. • Assist with marketing and prospecting activities designed to secure additional evaluation funding. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (Public Policy, Research, Urban Planning, Education); Masters preferred. Proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Knowledge of Qualtrics, SPSS, Tableau & other Data Analysis Software. Able to work independently and as a Team member.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Evaluation Questions 01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) • Associate degree • Bachelor's degree • Masters degree • Specialist degree • Ph.D • G.E.D • Juris Doctorate
02 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education? • Yes • No
03 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? • Yes • No
Employer Information Jackson State University (MS) Address: 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone: (601) 979-2015 Website: https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/