Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Data and Evaluation Manager.

This position is responsible for evaluating the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, ensuring that federal evaluation and reporting requirements are met, and leading internal evaluation. This position will collaborate with USI departments and external partners to develop data collection tools and implement the evaluation in accordance with USI Institutional Research Board, Deaconess Research Oversight and Privacy Committee, and US DHHS evaluation policy and standards.

This is a federally funded grant position through June 30, 2026; funding for each subsequent year up to June 30, 2029, are contingent on satisfactory progress and continuation from HRSA. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Implementing evaluation data collection processes that capture federal reporting requirements at participant and program levels
• Auditing data quality and improving evaluation processes
• Managing quarterly funder progress reports on grant milestones
• Leading Annual Performance Reporting and its inputting in the federal reporting database
• Working closely with the Institutional Analytics Office to secure data
• Collaborating with the Project Director to respond to governmental informational requests
• Taking part in technical assistance meetings, the national evaluation special interest group, and funder meetings as needed
• Store and label annual datasets on KCNHP/GWEP network
• Managing IRB and Deaconess Research Institute application processes

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Masters-prepared in health administration, social sciences, public administration, evaluation, or related field.
• Strong understanding of applied evaluation research methodology.
• Strong survey research methods skills.
• Experience with data collection, data management, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of human subjects research protections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with statistical software applications.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

Kinney College, along with university support, offers a robust infrastructure for program success, including a dedicated four-person technology team supporting college programs and five full-time academic advisors available for student advising and activities. All clinical programs within the College are fully accredited, with an exemplary record in student licensure achievements.

About the Department

For more information about the University of Southern Indiana and the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit USI Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Suzanne Leahy, search committee chair, at sleahy@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by August 13, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities