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WashU Manager, Research Impact, Evaluation, and Learning (MRIEL) - School of Public Health

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Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, Networks & Innovation, School of Public Health, the Manager of Research Impact, Evaluation, and Learning (RIEL) ensures that impact is not an afterthought, but a defining feature of SPH’s interdisciplinary research portfolios and partnerships. Housed in the SPH Office of Networks & Innovation, this role provides an essential, faculty-facing service to research teams and networks by supporting impact-oriented research design, strengthening approaches to outcome and impact assessment, and promoting continuous learning and adaptation during implementation. Working closely with ONI personnel, faculty, staff, and partners, the Manager, RIEL integrates continuous learning and adaptive management with rigorous impact assessment and accountability, ensuring that research investments are both effective in real time and credible in demonstrating impact. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Impact Assessment Designs and oversees outcome and impact assessments for mature or completed research initiatives. Leads the application of appropriate and effective qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., contribution analysis, case studies, quasi-experimental designs) to assess policy, practice, and population-level impacts. Develops credible impact narratives, case studies, and evidence packages for funders, donors, and external audiences. Research Evaluation and Learning Collaborates closely with ONI Network Managers and faculty to design and maintain evaluation systems to track research outputs, milestones, KPIs, and progress against strategic goals. Ensures alignment of evaluation and learning frameworks with institutional strategy, funder requirements, and program theories of change. Establishes an evaluation strategy and oversees a cycle of evaluation for complex, interdisciplinary research, and provides leadership for ongoing evaluations, leads synthesis of insights across research networks, programs and projects and ensures lessons learned are disseminated internally and externally (including but not limited to reports, cross-network meetings, and scholarly products) Partners with other School of Public Health teams (e.g., Offices Faculty Affairs, Research Affairs, Strategic Initiatives, Communications and Practice) to integrate assessment findings into reports, proposals, and strategic planning processes. Reporting and Accountability Works with the ONI Data Team to develop dashboards and other data visualizations to support real-time learning and decision-making across the research networks. Maintains accurate records of all RIEL activities, data, and reports. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality. Prepares comprehensive reports that summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Communicates results to interdisciplinary internal (School and ONI leadership) and diverse external stakeholders (e.g., funders, community collaborators, academic audiences) as appropriate. Communicates complex data and findings in concise ways and in accessible formats (e.g., reports, presentations, infographics, and/or stories) that enable informed decision-making and strategic adaptation. Collaboration and Capacity Building Builds research impact and evaluation capacity among faculty, staff, and students through guidance, tools, and training. Serves as a thought partner to ONI Network Managers and SPH research teams on research impact and evaluation design at the proposal and project inception stages. Fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the organization. Will lead or contribute to other special projects as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting or standing at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Ability to move to on or off campus locations Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Master's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Demonstrated Experience In Research Evaluation And Impact Assessment In Academic, Nonprofit, Government, Or Philanthropic Settings. (5 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, evaluation policy, statistics, business administration, economics or a related field. Strong mixed-methods evaluation skills and familiarity with theories of change and logic models. Experience producing research impact and evaluation reports for diverse stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, evaluation policy, statistics, economics or a related field. Post-graduate training in dissemination and implementation science. Experience designing and evaluating complex, multi-sector initiatives, or academic research networks. Experience working with community partners, public health agencies, or multi-institutional collaborations. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Familiarity with implementation science frameworks (e.g., RE-AIM, CFIR, PRISM) and dissemination evaluation approaches is beneficial. Preferred Qualifications Education: Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Experience Working Within Or Alongside A Research-Intensive University Or Interdisciplinary Research Programs (8 Years) Skills: Analytical Thinking, Analytics Software, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Tools, Data Visualization, Facilitation, Impact Evaluation, Learning Evaluation, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Organizing, Project Management, Public Health, Stakeholder Partnerships, Work Collaboratively, Writing Grade G15 Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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