Evaluation Research Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Support the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by evaluating Church products, programs, and initiatives worldwide .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluation theory, research methodologies, and team leadership while fostering collaboration and cultural sensitivity. Proven ability to mentor researchers and manage complex evaluation projects aligned with organizational goals.

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Expertise In Causal InferenceResearch Process ManagementTeam LeadershipEvaluation Theory UnderstandingFluent English Language Abilities

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Hard Skills

Applied ResearchSurvey DevelopmentData AnalysisExperimental DesignQuasi-Experimental DesignSampling MethodsMeasurement TechniquesFocus Group FacilitationInterview TechniquesEvaluation Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationTrust BuildingPresentation Design

Tools & Technologies

ClickUp

Industry Keywords

Social ScienceCultural SensitivityFaith-Based ScholarshipStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Priorities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by evaluating Church products, programs, and initiatives worldwide
Lead researchers and oversee their development
Set and communicate standards for evaluation, research methodologies, partner interactions, cultural sensitivity, and faith-based scholarship
Allocate staff and prioritize projects according to organizational priorities, researcher development goals, and delivery timelines
Manage evaluations with study leads, including maintaining ClickUp, monitoring timelines and deadlines, and tracking tasks
Ensure evaluation plans, instruments, analyses, and reporting deliverables remain aligned with leadership direction and initiative objectives
Review research plans, data collection instruments, analyses, and reporting deliverables and provide constructive feedback
Facilitate vendor management
Maintain alignment with the associate director and other evaluation research managers
Develop researchers' technical, interpersonal, and cultural competencies through development plans, growth opportunities, and accountability
Ensure researchers have support, resources, and capacity to perform high-quality work and maintain work-life balance
Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and communication through one-on-ones, team meetings, team-building activities, and ongoing support
Communicate CRD's mission, vision, and values and align the team with Correlation leadership direction
Support staffing changes, recruitment, hiring, training, orientation, and other people-management matters
Maintain relationships with Church stakeholders, leaders, departments, and areas
Provide expert consultation to General Authorities, councils, committees, departments, and areas throughout evaluation projects
Support short- and long-term strategic planning and operational improvement
Conduct research or serve as a study lead as time permits for backup support, mentoring, professional development, or specialized expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Master's or PhD in a social science field (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, education)
8+ years of applied research or a closely related field
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Salt Lake area
Proven ability to lead diverse research teams and foster collaboration
Experience managing research processes and successfully completing research projects
Demonstrated ability to mentor researchers, support career development, and strengthen professional capabilities
Ability to define and translate program objectives into effective evaluations
Understanding of evaluation theory and guiding principles
Expertise in causal inference, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, non-experimental causal designs, sampling methods, and measurement
Experience developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations
Fluent English language abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation design skills and ability to communicate findings concisely
Skilled at building trust, establishing credibility, and collaborating with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to work within broad parameters while implementing leaders' vision
Preferred: 3+ years of management experience
Preferred: Fluent abilities in a language other than English
Preferred: Deep understanding of a culture outside the United States beyond missionary service alone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Church employee benefits; the posting directs applicants to find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities
Work-life balance support
Professional development opportunities
Staff development and career development support