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  A program evaluator evaluates programs or projects by collecting and analyzing information. The evaluator in turn produces answers on how policy and procedure should be carried out. The program evaluator holds a masters degree in research or evaluation. According to SimplyHired.com, as of April 2010 the average annual salary of a program evaluator is $78,000. Program evaluators typically work within the educational system.
  
  

Managing

• The program evaluator manages interviews and focus groups to determine program needs. He or she supervises testing and assessments to make plans for program objectives and goals. The evaluator acts as consultant for program evaluation and is liaison between the internal and external educational staff to implement plans for improvement in any given program.
  
  

Researching

• In this position, the evaluator conducts educational research, compiling and coding data for presentational reports. She maintains historical data on previous research projects. The program evaluator collaborates with the assessment department to evaluate gathered research data. She uses cumulative research to assess what programs should entail.
  
  

Designing

• With gathered research, this professional designs a program evaluation. He implements the evaluation and works with the program to carry out the functions of the program evaluation. The evaluator makes presentation of the program evaluation. He may work with individual schools, other evaluators or administration to design the program of evaluation.