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Commonpoint · 1 day ago

Assistant Director, Impact, Research, Evaluation

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

Commonpoint is an organization focused on strengthening its impact through data and evaluation. The Assistant Director of Impact, Research & Evaluation will lead a team to enhance evaluation systems, oversee data projects, and support organizational growth through actionable insights and collaborative culture building.

CommunitiesFitnessHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee and continuously improve Commonpoint’s core evaluation systems, including surveys, dashboards, reporting workflows, and performance evaluation tools

Help design and maintain how data flows from Jotform into spreadsheets and dashboards so systems are clear, usable, and sustainable

Ensure high standards for data accuracy, organization, and documentation across all IRE systems

Set the overall plan for survey, dashboard, and reporting cycles and lead the team in executing it

Lead agency-wide and departmental surveys from planning through close-out, including Likert-scale and open-ended question design, translations, and response monitoring

Ensure departments complete dashboards and submit required data, providing support, reminders, and escalation when needed

Work with the team to audit monthly metrics and track completion so leadership has reliable, timely information

Support evolving systems tied to agency priorities, including performance evaluation and needs assessment tools

Support agency-wide data initiatives, including annual benchmarking and comparative analysis to inform organizational planning and decision making

Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights

Review open-ended responses, interview data, and focus group findings to identify themes and opportunities for improvement

Partner with the team to build pivots, summaries, and analyses that support program and organizational learning

Prepare reports, slides, dashboards, and visual summaries that staff and leadership can understand and use

Supervise fellows and part-time staff through regular check-ins, goal setting, and feedback

Develop clear project plans and workflows, then guide the team in carrying them out

Assign work based on strengths and priorities while maintaining accountability and follow-through

Build a collaborative, supportive team culture connected to the mission and impact of the work

Partner with departments to help staff use data with confidence and purpose

Host office hours, lead trainings, and provide hands-on support around dashboards, surveys, and data use

Support teams in moving from compliance-focused data practices to learning-focused, improvement-oriented use

Work closely with leadership to support agency-wide initiatives, including mid-year and end-of-year surveys and other organizational learning efforts

In partnership with leadership, co-develop the department’s strategic direction, including annual priorities, major initiatives, and systems planning aligned with organizational goals and the IRE vision

Surface trends, risks, and opportunities from data to inform planning and decision making

Contribute recommendations that help strengthen programs, systems, and overall impact

Qualification

Data systemsSurveysDashboardsData analysisGoogle SheetsJotformLooker StudioProject managementTeam leadershipTrainingOrganizational skillsCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Energized by nonprofit work and motivated by using data to strengthen programs, support staff, and better serve communities

Master's degree in a related field such as public policy, education, social sciences, data, or nonprofit management

3 to 5 years of experience in non-profit, evaluation, research, data systems, or related work, ideally in nonprofit or education settings

Experience with surveys, spreadsheets, and dashboards (Google Sheets, Jotform, Looker Studio, or similar tools)

Experience supervising or leading others

Strong ability to organize information, manage multiple projects, and translate data into insight

Benefits

Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.

Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.

Professional development and education support to foster career growth.

Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.

Employee discounts on programs and services.

Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.

Long-service severance upon retirement.

Company

Commonpoint

Commonpoint is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life, through services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds.

Founded in 1954

Forest Hills, New York, USA

501-1000 employees