Extension Associate, Program Evaluation, Impact, and Reporting

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 4d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13640600

Kansas State University

About This Role

Provides statewide leadership for program evaluation, impact assessment, and reporting initiatives for K-State Extension. This position strengthens Extension\'s ability to demonstrate program outcomes and communicate impact through effective evaluation practices, data-informed decision making, logic model implementation, reporting systems, and continuous improvement strategies. The position provides leadership for Extension\'s program evaluation framework, supports faculty and staff in developing meaningful evaluation plans and impact reporting, oversees PEARS administration in collaboration with technical support staff, and translates program data into actionable information for Extension leadership, stakeholders, funders, and partners.

About Us

K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at extension.k-state.edu.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site in Manhattan, KS.

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:**

Requires a bachelor\'s degree and three years of relevant

experience.

Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward

required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess foundational knowledge in agricultural systems, cooperative management and public outreach. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Valid driver\'s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Master\'s degree in program evaluation, evaluation research,

extension education, public policy, statistics, data analytics, or related field.

Experience designing, implementing, or managing program evaluation

processes.

Experience developing logic models, evaluation plans, or outcome

indicators

Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating

program data.

Ability to translate data into meaningful reports, recommendations,

or impact statements.

Experience facilitating training or providing consultation to a wide

variety of audiences.

Strong communication, facilitation, consultation, and training skill

Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across

organizational units.

Experience working in Cooperative Extension or another

outreach/engagement organization, with knowledge of program planning, evaluation, and accountability practices.

Experience designing and implementing program evaluation strategies,

including logic models, outcome measurement, data collection approaches, and impact reporting.

Experience managing or utilizing reporting systems, data management

processes, and/or data visualization tools.

Knowledge of the PEARS system or similar Extension reporting

platforms is preferred.

Knowledge of federal reporting requirements and the ability to

translate organizational data into meaningful reports for stakeholders, funders, administrators, and partners. -Ability to analyze complex information, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Ability to build collaborative relationships, provide consultation,

and facilitate continuous improvement across a large organization.

Additional Role Information:

Extensive use of computers

Limited physical exertion

This position must exercise independent discretion and judgment in

determining reporting requirements for extension professionals, meeting the reporting requirements at the state and federal levels for K-State Extension, and developing training materials for extension professionals.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Application Window

Applications close on: September 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

\$61,591-\$98,555

To apply, please visit:

https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/extension-associat

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