Assistant Director, Data and Evaluation, "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative

Scheduled Hours37.5

Position SummaryThe Assistant Director, Data and Evaluation, "In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to evaluate the effectiveness and demonstrate the impact of WashU’s “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” initiative. This role involves developing and managing data systems, conducting comprehensive evaluations, and providing insights to support data-driven decision-making. The Assistant Director, Data and Evaluation, "In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative will work closely with various departments to ensure data is accurately captured, analyzed, and utilized to inform strategic planning and improve organizational outcomes for the team.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Guide data collection and evaluation strategies to demonstrate the university's role and impact in the region and to support the "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative performance.
• Oversee the effective implementation of strategies for the identification, retrieval, and manipulation of data from multiple, disparate systems and data sources to perform analysis, assessment, and reporting necessary to make decisions to support strategic initiatives, program development, external reporting, and ongoing projects and decision making.
• Collaborate with the team to create and manage key performance indicators (KPI's) and objectives and key results (OKPRs) for the "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative
   

Research, Reporting and Data Analysis

• Lead evaluation and research ensuring high quality standards, guiding project management, evaluation methodology, and best practices for dissemination and oversee project plans, products, and final reviews.
• Implement key components of evaluation/research projects, including research design, tool development, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of findings across various audiences.
• Manage data and research projects, overseeing database integrity, CRM development, and effective communication of findings through visualizations, reports and presentations.
   

Basic Data Visualization

• Create and manage basic maps to demonstrate the university's role and impact in St. Louis and support the initiative.
• Develop static and interactive maps that display key data points and geographic trends.
• Design straightforward visual representations that assist with strategic decision-making and enhance stakeholder understanding.
• Generate basic heat maps to highlight areas of activity or need within the community, supporting university commitments to regional engagement.
• Support the preparation of maps and visual tools for presentations, reports and planning documents.
   

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide training and support to the "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative team on data collection tools, evaluation methods, and data literacy.
• Presents accurate, complete and concise recommendations to leadership including the Board of Trustees based on research and analysis
• outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making with the "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative team.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Occasional travel to program sites and partner 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GIS software (eg, ArcGIS).
• Understanding of ethical considerations in data collection and analysis, including data privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of data and evaluation.

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 Acumen, Analytical Thinking, Collaborative Project Management, Data Analysis, Data Confidentiality, Data Integrity, Data Interpretations, Data Management Software, Data Presentations, Data Science, Data Visualization Tools, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation Methods, High Accuracy, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Public Health, Statistical Data Modeling, Statistical Models, Statistical Tools, Statistics, Survey Software

GradeG11

Salary Range$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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 ScreeningAll 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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