Extension Associate, Program Evaluation, Impact, and Reporting

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**Extension Associate, Program Evaluation, Impact, and Reporting**

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](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9763018&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extension.k-state.edu%2F).

****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