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Master’s Level Internship: Program Evaluation

CompanyAllegheny Intermediate Unit
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct all phases of data collection and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate various programs. They will also prepare analytical reports and manage client relationships to ensure project goals are met.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
831
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, we touch the lives of hundreds of children, families and educators every day. The Allegheny Intermediate Unit, also known as the AIU, is a regional public education agency and a crucial part of Pennsylvania's public education system. Our caring staff of educators, administrators and support staff provide specialized services to Allegheny County's suburban school districts as well as non-public, charter and vocational-technical schools. Our agency is a liaison with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and we proudly operate three schools for exceptional children, 11 family centers and about 130 programs for children, adults and families. The AIU is one of 29 intermediate units across the state. Leadership & Governance AIU's 13-member Board of Directors is comprised of school board directors from Allegheny County's 42 suburban public school districts. Board members are elected every year at the AIU's annual school directors'​ convention. The AIU's Executive Leadership Team consists of a group of executive employees who govern the daily activities of the agency and make recommendations to the AIU's Board of Directors. These actions follow the AIU's mission and vision statements, as well as the agency's strategic plan.
About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Work collaboratively with colleagues to conduct all phases of data collection including development of questionnaires, instruments or protocols; item development and testing; sample design; field procedures; data quality; and other administrative tasks associated with carrying out a successful project.
2.    Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, administrative data, observations, document reviews).
3.    Assist with preparation of descriptive and analytical reports and presentations of analysis results, including development of tables, charts, dashboards, infographics, and other data visualizations to communicate findings.
4.    Coordinate with colleagues to understand client needs and ensure alignment between instruments and client questions.
5.    Manage client relationships in order to ensure customer satisfaction and work sustainability.
6.    Collaborate with clients and project partners to design and implement efficient processes to accomplish client and project goals.
7.    Assist with data quality checks and data entry as needed.
8.    Evaluate reliability of source information based on needs of various projects.
9.    Develop procedures and protocols for implementing formative and summative evaluations.
10.    Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
1.    Must be currently enrolled in master’s level program in public health, social sciences, statistics, public policy, or a related field.
2.    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ease with a variety of people.
3.    Experience with Microsoft Excel required; familiarity with SPSS, R, Stata, Power BI, Tableau, GIS, NVivo, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or other statistical or qualitative analysis software is a plus.
4.    Ability to work independently, to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively and on teams.
5.    Ability to plan workflow, organize and prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines required.
6.    Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to translate analysis findings for a variety of audiences.
7.    Experience managing, cleaning and analyzing datasets is preferred.
8.    Coursework in research methods, statistics, program evaluation, or data analysis preferred.
9.    Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups; able to promote high expectations and high quality for all constituents required.
10.    Organized, detail oriented and enjoys learning new skills.
11.    Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
12.    Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy.
13.    Ability to work in a hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work and occasional in-person meetings, client visits, or data collection activities.
Schedule: Part-time
Pay: $20 per hour
 

 

Key Skills
Data CollectionQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisData VisualizationClient Relationship ManagementProgram EvaluationMicrosoft ExcelStatistical AnalysisReport WritingProject CoordinationSample DesignResearch Methods
Categories
Data & AnalyticsScience & ResearchSocial ServicesGovernment & Public SectorEducation