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Description The Department of Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC) at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Evaluation Specialist position. Examples of Duties * Assist in conducting desktop and field-based evaluation activities to determine the impact, efficiency, and/or effectiveness of public, private, and nonprofit policies, programs, and services. * Assist with data collection, analysis, research, and reporting activities of evaluation projects. * Propose recommendations, solutions, end interventions based upon evaluation findings. * Assist with marketing and prospecting activities designed to secure additional evaluation funding. * Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences [Public Policy. Research, Urban Planning, Education); Masters preferred. * Proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. * Knowledge of Qualtrics, SPSS, Tableau & other Data Analysis Software. * Able to work independently and as a Team member.