University of Notre Dame
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale| LEO
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, us, 46556
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale | LEO
LEO is seeking a strategic leader to serve as its Assistant Director of Replication and Scale—a role focused on expanding the impact of proven anti‑poverty programs nationwide. This position will guide LEO’s most ambitious effort to ensure research transforms lives at scale by moving evidence into action.
About LEO The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty by partnering with service providers to conduct rigorous impact evaluations. LEO’s mission is to improve lives through evidence‑based programs and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and manage a growing team to drive forward LEO’s replication and scale work.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations, set goals, allocate resources, and ensure accountability across staff and projects.
Build a culture of excellence, mission alignment, and continuous improvement within the Replication and Scale unit.
Lead the vision and strategy for identifying, supporting, and preparing provider partners to successfully package and replicate their programs.
Implement criteria to identify interventions that are strong candidates for replication and manage the process of packaging core program components.
Develop frameworks and tools that guide partners through the replication journey—from proof of concept to sustainable scale.
Serve as a key liaison with scale partners, funders, and other collaborators, ensuring alignment, problem‑solving challenges, and assessing readiness for growth.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Policy & Impact to create the infrastructure needed to support long‑term scaling success.
Lead the vision and development of a technical series on replication, codifying LEO’s best practices and advancing the “science of scaling” with academic, practitioner, and policy audiences.
Represent LEO’s replication work externally through presentations, publications, and convenings.
Contribute to grant development, university collaborations, and other strategic initiatives that strengthen LEO’s replication and scale work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit management, public policy, research‑to‑practice, or large‑scale project implementation.
Deep commitment to LEO and the University of Notre Dame missions.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and foster accountability.
Proven ability to design and manage operational systems, processes, and timelines for new, complex initiatives.
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
Experience co‑creating solutions with provider partners, funders, and nonprofits.
Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal— with the ability to translate research into actionable insights.
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, mission‑driven environment.
Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with or at nonprofit organizations.
Experience scaling programs, managing replication efforts, or leading initiatives that translate research into practice.
Familiarity with impact evaluation, RCTs, or evidence‑based implementation.
Application Information Application deadline: November 6, 2025. Hiring pay range: Up to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Required application materials: Resume and cover letter. Location: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. The position may be remote, but occasional travel to South Bend and partner sites is required. This is a three‑year, limited‑term position; contingent on funding it may be extended.
At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community.
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About LEO The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty by partnering with service providers to conduct rigorous impact evaluations. LEO’s mission is to improve lives through evidence‑based programs and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and manage a growing team to drive forward LEO’s replication and scale work.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations, set goals, allocate resources, and ensure accountability across staff and projects.
Build a culture of excellence, mission alignment, and continuous improvement within the Replication and Scale unit.
Lead the vision and strategy for identifying, supporting, and preparing provider partners to successfully package and replicate their programs.
Implement criteria to identify interventions that are strong candidates for replication and manage the process of packaging core program components.
Develop frameworks and tools that guide partners through the replication journey—from proof of concept to sustainable scale.
Serve as a key liaison with scale partners, funders, and other collaborators, ensuring alignment, problem‑solving challenges, and assessing readiness for growth.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Policy & Impact to create the infrastructure needed to support long‑term scaling success.
Lead the vision and development of a technical series on replication, codifying LEO’s best practices and advancing the “science of scaling” with academic, practitioner, and policy audiences.
Represent LEO’s replication work externally through presentations, publications, and convenings.
Contribute to grant development, university collaborations, and other strategic initiatives that strengthen LEO’s replication and scale work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit management, public policy, research‑to‑practice, or large‑scale project implementation.
Deep commitment to LEO and the University of Notre Dame missions.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and foster accountability.
Proven ability to design and manage operational systems, processes, and timelines for new, complex initiatives.
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
Experience co‑creating solutions with provider partners, funders, and nonprofits.
Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal— with the ability to translate research into actionable insights.
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, mission‑driven environment.
Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with or at nonprofit organizations.
Experience scaling programs, managing replication efforts, or leading initiatives that translate research into practice.
Familiarity with impact evaluation, RCTs, or evidence‑based implementation.
Application Information Application deadline: November 6, 2025. Hiring pay range: Up to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Required application materials: Resume and cover letter. Location: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. The position may be remote, but occasional travel to South Bend and partner sites is required. This is a three‑year, limited‑term position; contingent on funding it may be extended.
At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community.
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