Details
Open Date 01/13/2023
Requisition Number PRN33514B
Job Title Director, Operations & Logistics
Working Title Director, Impact Measurement & Evaluation
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01691 - Sorenson Impact Center
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $85K - $115K (DOE)
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
ABOUT US
Join our team, help us change the world. At the Sorenson Impact Center, we envision a thriving
world where everyone is valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions
and investments guides decision-making. Along with great design and storytelling,
communication is a key tool we use to amplify that impact across the globe. We are looking for
a hyper-creative, impact-oriented, enthusiastic team member to help elevate our efforts.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director will have the opportunity to join a growing team in the Impact Strategy.. The Impact
Strategy team consults with public, private, and social sector entities to develop impact strategy
and measurement and evaluation frameworks to measure, monitor, and change corporate and
social sector behavior. The position will play an important role in expanding our Measurement &
Evaluation work, including impact investing measurement and evaluation. This is an increasingly
important part of our Measurement & Evaluation work as a growing number of investors seek to
enter impact investing supported with robust impact measurement fundamentals. As such we
are looking for a forward thinking, creative leader with expertise in impact measurement
frameworks to help our clients and grantees measure the impact of their investments as well as
social projects.
Impact Strategy professionals play an important role in our client work, including project
management, capacity building and performance. The ideal candidate will oversee, plan and
implement measurement and evaluation program(s) for impact investing and impact strategy as
a part of our client work, ensuring goals and objectives are in accordance with established
criteria. They will be responsible for managing teams, supporting research, content generation,
data support, and stakeholder engagement. The expected day-to-day activities include; strategic
planning, client management, business development, project monitoring and evaluating, team
management, mentorship, staffing, analysis and reporting.
Location: Utah-based candidates preferred, full-time remote candidates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
Internal:
● Provide expertise in measurement and evaluation (M&E) planning and methodology to
the team for strategic planning.
● Lead the design of impact frameworks for activities for both clients and internal center
activities taking into account recent industry best practices around UNSDGs, IRIS+,
GIIRS , etc, as well as leading the industry into new and better frameworks.
● Ensure the full Center team is trained and knowledgeable about tools and data collection
procedures (e.g. logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow
chart, manuals). Conduct research, measurement, and evaluation to determine
performance and impact indicators and targets to ensure clear measurement models for
the Center.
External:
● Identify business opportunities including, but not limited to, publicly posted RFPs,
develop proposals, and win revenue-generating, impactful work for the Center.
● Provide expertise in measurement and evaluation (M&E) planning and methodology,
including the design and implementation of measurement and evaluation for clients.
● Interact regularly with clear and consistent communications with Center business
partners.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency; eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
○ Experience and skills that make the candidate comfortable and excited to work
across academic and practitioner settings.
○ PhD in relevant topic areas, for example impact measurement, impact investing,
or impact reporting.
○ Experience and expertise in existing impact measurement frameworks, including
the UNSDGs, IRIS+, ESG , GIIRS , etc.
○ Experience in social and/or environmental impact sector
○ Experience working with founders and entrepreneurs to support their reporting
progress and impact
○ Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical, writing and communication skills.
○ Ability to collaborate and function effectively on a highly motivated, innovative,
and entrepreneurial team.
The Sorenson Impact Center strongly encourages diverse applicants, especially those who
self-identify as Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, non-binary, living with
disabilities, neurodivergent, young, speak English as a second language, and others from
overlooked/underestimated communities.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
