Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 12 hours ago
Manager, Research Impact, Evaluation, and Learning (MRIEL) - School of Public Health
Washington University Medical Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Manager of Research Impact, Evaluation, and Learning. This role ensures that impact is a defining feature of the School of Public Health’s research portfolios and partnerships, providing essential support for impact-oriented research design and evaluation.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in public health, social sciences, evaluation policy, statistics, business administration, economics or a related field
Demonstrated Experience In Research Evaluation And Impact Assessment In Academic, Nonprofit, Government, Or Philanthropic Settings. (5 Years)
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
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
Experience Working Within Or Alongside A Research-Intensive University Or Interdisciplinary Research Programs (8 Years)
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
Benefits
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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
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.
Company
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
WashU Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$381MKey Investors
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Charbel Khoury
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