Management Analyst III with Dakota County. As
a professional in the Office of Planning and Analysis, the Management Analyst
III conducts advanced level research and analysis, prepares findings and
recommendations, and presents the results of their work to internal project
sponsors. The person in this position serves as a liaison between the Office of
Planning and Analysis and other internal units, in particular the Community
Services Division. The person in this position also provides public information
upon request, and performs other similar staff functions on behalf of the
Office of Planning and Analysis. More information
can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dakota/default.cfm
Research Associate at Rainbow Research. Rainbow Research Inc. is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to join our team as a full-time Research Associate. The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting Rainbow’s organizational goals and will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Research Associates in planning, developing and implementing research and evaluation projects, trainings, capacity building activities and other technical assistance and consulting services. Some of the primary duties of the position include: work with project teams (made up of Executive Director, Senior Research Associates, Research Associates and Research Assistants) to conceptualize, coordinate, and conduct evaluation, research, and capacity building projects on budget and on time; assist to create theories of change, logic models, evaluation plans and supporting documents; conduct qualitative and quantitative primary data collection; analyze and interpret findings; and write reports, make presentations and prepare other products that meet the needs of the client and other stakeholders. More information about the position can be found HERE.
Survey and Research Specialist, Minnesota
Department of Human Services. This position serves as the Department's
technical expert and director of opinion research. The incumbent manages
department policy involving survey research, coordinates consumer surveys
across the department, and provides qualitative and quantitative survey
research services. The incumbent consults with the Deputy Commissioner,
Assistant Commissioners, members of senior management team, other state
agencies, and DHS business units on all types of opinion research, including
surveys, interviews, focus groups. This is an excellent opportunity for
an individual who enjoys putting a practical application to the rigor and
challenge of survey research. This is an immediate opening and with our focus
on measuring results we seek to fill this position quickly. More information
can be found at: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/ba11de074cd02428b04f0e8ef2109f05/View
Planning and Evaluation Analyst, Ramsey County Community Corrections. Full-time position at Metro Square location in St. Paul. Closing date for applications have been extended until February 17, 2012. Information can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Performance
Standards Technical Advisory Panel to the Steering Committee on Performance
Outcomes and Reform (PO&R) is seeking 3 or 4 volunteers who have one of more of the following skills
or experience: Developing, implementing,
or assessing performance measurement standards for human service programs;
working with continuous quality improvement efforts in human services
settings. Familiarity with
county-provided human services in Minnesota would be helpful but not necessary. As a Panel member you will be asked to: review discussion
materials prior to meeting; attend two meetings in St. Paul and; review and comment on the draft report to the
Steering Committee. Video-conferencing
will be available. Volunteers may expect to contribute a total of
approximately twelve hours for analysis and meeting time from January through
March 2012. More information about this volunteer opportunity can be found HERE.
