Health Equity Evaluation Specialist

Job Summary

The Evaluation Specialist will serve as a member of the health equity evaluation team, supporting the design and implementation of evaluation strategies related to Corewell Health's community health initiatives. This position is responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to define and design evaluations that answer critical questions about the value and impact of community health initiatives. These evaluations are diverse in nature and often span the whole of Corewell Health’s service area. Their focus can include individual programs, strategic investments, or portfolios of work that drive towards key strategic outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess experience and expertise in evaluation theory, practice, and approaches. They should have training in both quantitative and qualitative methods. An understanding of systems concepts and their application to evaluation work is a plus. The evaluation team promotes diverse perspectives, transparent communication, and intellectual curiosity. Adaptability and the ability to navigate evolving circumstances and uncertainty are essential qualifications for this role.

Essential Functions

- Planning and designing of evaluation processes that contribute to program and strategy assessments, assisting more senior team members and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assists in project activities by contributing to assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Helps manage work plans and scope, participates in assessing resource needs, and coordinates project activities as directed. Contributes to analyzing and documenting processes, procedures, and results to support ongoing improvement.
- Communicates and collaborates with key stakeholders, business partners, and leadership to help ensure coordination of services and appropriate use of resources, with supervision.
- Participate in committees and task forces as a member or contributor, providing support as needed.
- Contributes to developing key evaluation questions by engaging in thoughtful discussions with colleagues at Corewell Health and community partners.
- Assists in analyzing and resolving issues, preparing proposals and recommendations for review by senior staff or leadership. Demonstrates ability to support project phases and collaborate with team members.
- Help create and deliver reports on evaluation findings and recommendations, tailoring reporting to the needs of stakeholders with guidance.
- Builds and maintains connections with internal and external partners to support evaluation activities, seeking diverse perspectives for the evaluation process.
- Works collaboratively with the evaluation team and proactively asks for support or guidance when needed.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, adapting messaging and findings to different audiences—including executives, program staff, and community members—with support from senior team members.
- Embraces complexity and maintains curiosity when exploring evaluation findings, data, and observations, seeking input from others as needed.
- Assists in designing and implementing approaches to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in support of evaluation questions, under supervision.
- Helps develop data collection tools and processes that align with evaluation plans and questions, contributing to the generation of evidence needed to evaluate health equity initiatives and strategies at Corewell Health.
- Independently develops data visualizations and leverages storytelling techniques to effectively convey model outcomes and insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant experience of applicable business function experience or other related experience
- 2 years of relevant experience of related experience, preferably in project management

Preferred

- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Program Evaluation Epidemiology, Social Work or similar fields
- 3 years of relevant experience training in a quantitative discipline health care, data science, statistics, or a related field Equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency may also be considered. Proven track record of applying data science techniques to real-world problems and delivering results.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new).
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Community Impact St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type
Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency
N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.