Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Research Development, the Manager of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will be responsible for managing and supporting the development of a robust results-based monitoring, evaluation and learning culture across the School of Public Health’s Innovation Research Networks.

Job Description

• Works closely with IRN co-directors and researchers to provide demand-driven technical expertise in support of IRN research plans, proposals, theories of change, results frameworks and evaluations.
• Develops and implements strong monitoring and evaluation frameworks and methodologies to assess IRN performance and impact, ensuring alignment with the School of Public Health’s mission, vision and goals. Establishes a cycle of evaluation across the IRNs, and provides leadership for ongoing evaluations, including dissemination of lessons learned internally and externally.
• Provides training and technical support to IRN personnel and research partners on MEL tools, techniques, and best practices. Fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Maintains accurate records of all MEL activities, data, and reports. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality.
• Prepares comprehensive reports that present findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Communicates results to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Work Location: 4300 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO (as of 7/1/25)
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

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:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within an academic or non-profit research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience conducting MEL activities, including collecting and reporting qualitative and quantitative monitoring data.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Analytics Software, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Learning Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Monitoring Evaluations, Organizing, Project Management, Work Collaboratively

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / 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

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Accommodation

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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/

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