COORDINATOR OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION DEFINITION:
Under direction of a supervising official, assists in developing, coordinating, evaluating, and reviewing the monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure that department or agency operations are in compliance with contracts, regulations, and standard operating procedures; may supervise program staff, does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Coordinates the evaluation of all surveys, questionnaires, and data collection activities relative to ensuring that all operations are in compliance with contracts, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Supervises and schedules the daily activities of assigned staff.
Designs questionnaires and various forms used for the distribution of information.
Reviews all reports submitted by staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and to determine that technical assistance and all programs are in compliance with contracts, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Keeps abreast of possible deviations, planned objectives, goals, and/or cost of operations as they relate to measurement for evaluation and overall operations effectiveness.
Analyzes and compiles technical and statistical information to assess operation goals and objectives with respect to contractual agreement, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
May plan, organize, and assign the work of the program staff and evaluate employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
Conducts staff meetings.
Establishes and maintains appropriate records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, or evaluation of operating programs.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE:"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of methods used to gather and analyze data.
Knowledge of the methods used to review and analyze operational and program objectives, progress, and accomplishments.
Knowledge of methods used to monitor contract compliance.
Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information.
Ability to evaluate operational and program procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved with the work of the unit.
Ability to exercise independent judgments.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports.
Ability to coordinate work and staff activities.
Ability to establish needed records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
