Director of Research & Evaluation

Lauber Community Partners is excited to conduct an exclusive search for a Director of Research & Evaluation at IMPACT. IMPACT is a private non-profit organization serving Southeastern Wisconsin since 1960 that helps individuals in crisis by guiding them to resources for stability.  IMPACT collaborates with community partners to improve systems through programs such as IMPACT 211 and IMPACT Connect. 

The Director of Research & Evaluation will lead community-based research and program evaluation across Southeastern Wisconsin. Reporting to the COO, this role oversees evaluation strategy, team leadership, partner engagement, and organization-wide data initiatives. 

Why Work for IMPACT 

• Meaningful mission: Help strengthen health and human services across the region. 

• Leadership role: Shape evaluation strategy and guide a talented team. 

• Collaborative culture: Work closely with community partners, agency leaders, and multidisciplinary teams. 

• Professional growth: Opportunities for ongoing development, mentorship, and innovation in evaluation work. 

• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, health/dental/vision coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and flexible work options. 

• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid work option 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead design and implementation of research and evaluation projects. 

• Develop surveys, interviews, and other qualitative/quantitative data tools. 

• Direct data analysis, interpretation, and reporting for diverse audiences. 

• Supervise and mentor the Research & Evaluation team; manage multiple projects. 

• Serve as a senior leader contributing to agency strategy and cross-team collaboration. 

• Support proposal writing for government and foundation-funded projects. 

• Build relationships with community partners and represent IMPACT at events. 

• Stay current on best practices and support agency-wide DEI efforts. 

Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in social or health sciences; strong research methods background. 

• 10+ years of experience in human services research and evaluation. 

• Expertise with data collection tools, statistical software, and qualitative analysis. 

• Strong project management and supervisory experience. 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data. 
• Experience with nonprofit/government partners and federal evaluation requirements (e.g., GPRA). 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission.