Evaluation & Grants Manager

helps communicate organizational learning through publications, presentations, and partnerships to educators, partners, and funders.

We are currently seeking an Evaluation and Grants Manager who will work as the other member of the Outreach and Dissemination Division. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads evaluation activities across Knowles programs, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization; translates findings into actionable insights that support program improvement and organizational decision making; ensures evaluation activities align with research ethics and participant protection requirements; and supports staff in the collection, interpretation, and use of data.
• Designs and administers surveys and other evaluation instruments using Qualtrics and related tools.
• Coordinates Knowles Research Ethics Committee (KREC) processes, including proposal review, policy maintenance, and staff guidance regarding research ethics and participant protections.
• Supports grant development and management by researching funding opportunities, assisting with proposal and report preparation, tracking grant requirements and deliverables, and collaborating with staff to gather information, data, and outcomes needed to secure and steward funding.
• Supports Knowles' efforts to disseminate organizational knowledge by providing data summaries and reports, literature reviews, evaluation findings, and analytical support for publications, presentations, external communications, and professional engagement.
• Writes independently and collaboratively
• Represents Knowles in interactions with funders, partners, consultants, and professional organizations as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, evaluation, social sciences, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in program evaluation, grant management, educational research, or a related field, preferably working in K-12 education, higher education, or professional development settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Qualtrics and familiarity with common workplace technologies, such as Google Workspace, Salesforce, Asana, AI-assisted productivity and analysis tools, and data visualization or network analysis software (e.g., Gephi)
• Strong writing skills and artifacts of reports, summaries, grant proposals, publications, and/or other professional documents.
• Knowledge of and experience with grant development, grant management, and funding landscapes
• Familiarity with research ethics and participant protections requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, attend to details, and advance strategic goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, written, and oral communication skills, combined with a collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to problem solving and teamwork.

Time/Travel Expectations:

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• This is a remote position. Employees are expected to maintain a home office free from distraction.
• The position requires up to 10% travel. Knowles staff are required to meet at least twice a year (May & December) for a weeklong in-person staff meeting, and these meetings are typically held at the office headquarters in Moorestown, New Jersey. Additionally, this position will be required to attend the Knowles Annual Meeting (fourth week of July), which is held at a rotating location throughout the United States, and professional conferences. 

The Evaluation and Grants Manager will report to the Director, Outreach and Dissemination. The salary range for this position is $80,000–$110,000. The salary offered will be based on the candidate’s education and experience. Knowles Teacher Initiative offers a generous benefits package, including medical benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume or CV through this form. For more information about Knowles Teacher Initiative programs and this position, visit https://knowlesteachers.org/knowles-careers. 

The Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles Foundation (DBA Knowles Teacher Initiative) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the organization, our community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The Foundation does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.