University of Notre Dame
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale LEO
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, us, 46556
Job Title
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale LEO Notre Dame, IN, United States Full-time Dean of Arts and Letters EIC3 Overview
The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. This role leads LEO’s Replication and Scale work to expand the impact of proven anti-poverty programs nationwide by guiding research into action at scale. Job Description
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 one of LEO's most ambitious efforts to ensure research does not just sit on a shelf-but transforms lives at scale by moving evidence into action. Who we are: 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, empowering decision-makers with data that drives lasting social change. The Replication and Scale unit collaborates with provider organizations and scale partners to package evidence-based programs, establish funding pipelines, and build the operational infrastructure needed to sustain program expansion into new communities. Who we need
The
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale
will play a central role in driving forward LEO's mission of translating evidence to action. This position will lead a growing team, manage multi-stakeholder efforts, and serve as a key architect of how LEO supports programs from initial research to nationwide scale. Responsibilities
Team Leadership 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. Strategy & Vision for Scale 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. Partnership Development & Infrastructure Serve as a key liaison with scale partners, funders, and other collaborators, ensuring alignment and problem-solving challenges. Collaborate with the Associate Director of Policy & Impact to create the infrastructure needed to support long-term scaling success. Navigate complex partnerships with empathy and strategic clarity, including determining when replication efforts should pivot or sunset. Knowledge Leadership & Dissemination 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. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to grant development, university collaborations, and other strategic initiatives that strengthen LEO's replication and scale work. Prepare and deliver presentations to a range of audiences, including academics, social service providers, policymakers, funders, and advisory boards. Qualifications
Education & Experience 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. Required Deep commitment to the missions of LEO and the University of Notre Dame. 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 an ability to translate research into actionable insights. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven environment. Preferred 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. Additional Information
Application Deadline to Apply : November 6, 2025 Hiring Pay Range : Up to $95,000 | Commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials : Resume and cover letter Location : LEO is based at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Applications from local, relocated, or fully remote candidates are welcome; remote team members may travel to South Bend for key meetings. Travel to partner sites across the country is required for this position. Term : This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, extension may occur. #LI-AW1 Note: Removed extraneous boilerplate and site notices to improve readability while preserving substantive content. To apply : Visit the job posting at Notre Dame Careers.
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Assistant Director of Replication and Scale LEO Notre Dame, IN, United States Full-time Dean of Arts and Letters EIC3 Overview
The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. This role leads LEO’s Replication and Scale work to expand the impact of proven anti-poverty programs nationwide by guiding research into action at scale. Job Description
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 one of LEO's most ambitious efforts to ensure research does not just sit on a shelf-but transforms lives at scale by moving evidence into action. Who we are: 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, empowering decision-makers with data that drives lasting social change. The Replication and Scale unit collaborates with provider organizations and scale partners to package evidence-based programs, establish funding pipelines, and build the operational infrastructure needed to sustain program expansion into new communities. Who we need
The
Assistant Director of Replication and Scale
will play a central role in driving forward LEO's mission of translating evidence to action. This position will lead a growing team, manage multi-stakeholder efforts, and serve as a key architect of how LEO supports programs from initial research to nationwide scale. Responsibilities
Team Leadership 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. Strategy & Vision for Scale 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. Partnership Development & Infrastructure Serve as a key liaison with scale partners, funders, and other collaborators, ensuring alignment and problem-solving challenges. Collaborate with the Associate Director of Policy & Impact to create the infrastructure needed to support long-term scaling success. Navigate complex partnerships with empathy and strategic clarity, including determining when replication efforts should pivot or sunset. Knowledge Leadership & Dissemination 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. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to grant development, university collaborations, and other strategic initiatives that strengthen LEO's replication and scale work. Prepare and deliver presentations to a range of audiences, including academics, social service providers, policymakers, funders, and advisory boards. Qualifications
Education & Experience 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. Required Deep commitment to the missions of LEO and the University of Notre Dame. 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 an ability to translate research into actionable insights. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven environment. Preferred 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. Additional Information
Application Deadline to Apply : November 6, 2025 Hiring Pay Range : Up to $95,000 | Commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials : Resume and cover letter Location : LEO is based at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Applications from local, relocated, or fully remote candidates are welcome; remote team members may travel to South Bend for key meetings. Travel to partner sites across the country is required for this position. Term : This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, extension may occur. #LI-AW1 Note: Removed extraneous boilerplate and site notices to improve readability while preserving substantive content. To apply : Visit the job posting at Notre Dame Careers.
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