MEL Coordinator

Louisiana Public Health Institute•New Orleans, LA

3d•$47,000 - $53,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LPHI's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team supports some of Louisiana's leading public health programs — from statewide tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives to community health needs assessments conducted on behalf of health systems across the state, to multi-site programs working to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. The MEL team is central to LPHI's ability to deliver rigorous, high-quality evaluation work and to compete for state and federal funding that makes that work possible. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator is an entry-to-mid-level role on the MEL team, focused on supporting data collection, coordination, and monitoring across a portfolio of active projects including Whole Health Louisiana and Community Health Needs Assessments. This role is critical to keeping projects on track and ensuring that data coming into the team meets quality standards before it is used for analysis or reporting. This position is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously. No prior MEL experience is required, but a genuine interest in public health data and a commitment to accuracy and follow-through are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Data Science, or a related field
At least 1 year of experience in a data coordination, research coordination, or program support role — internship or practicum experience will be considered
Experience with data collection tools and processes; REDCap experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data in a structured setting
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project timelines at once
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, especially when it comes to data quality and accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internal and external to LPHI.
Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated learning orientation; ability to learn new subject areas quickly.
Ability to champion and manage change.
Demonstrated ability to deliver with excellent quality and impact.
Ability to apply systems thinking and act strategically.
Ability to model and inspire authentic leadership.
Ability to effectively manage and successfully develop individuals and team.
Commitment to public health and achieving health equity.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to think proactively and function independently and must be able to work well in a team.
Ability to maintain a highly detail-oriented approach while maintaining an appreciation of the long-term goals and objectives of the project.
Proven and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to utilize virtual meeting platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams and Zoom to participate and coordinate meetings and activities in a virtual environment.

Nice To Haves

Editing and revision skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate data collection activities across various projects such as Community Health Needs Assessments, Whole Health Louisiana, including managing timelines, tracking submissions, and liaising with site contacts
Maintain and update project monitoring systems, tracking logs, and data dashboards
Support the development and administration of data collection tools, including surveys, REDCap forms, and tracking spreadsheets
Conduct quality checks on incoming data and flag issues for review by senior staff
Assist with instrument development and testing for community health needs assessments and other data collection efforts
Assist with the preparation of reports, data summaries, and funder deliverables as needed
Pull and organize data to support analysis and reporting by senior MEL staff
Help maintain funder reporting calendars and track submission deadlines
Support development of data visualizations and dashboards that make program data accessible to stakeholders
Maintain REDCap databases and other data management systems used across the MEL portfolio
Ensure data is organized, labeled, and stored in accordance with LPHI's data management standards
Support onboarding of new data collection systems and tools as projects come online
Document data collection processes, workflows, and system updates for team reference
Provide general project coordination support to MEL team members across assigned projects
Participate in project meetings and contribute to team planning and coordination conversations
Support the MEL team in preparing materials for funder site visits, convenings, and stakeholder meetings
Participate actively in team and organization-wide meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to the employees’ 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment
100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan), dental, short-term disability, long-term disability and term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month, on or following one month of full-time employment
100% paid Employee Assistance Program
100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage
Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules
Resources committed to professional development
15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break
10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2
15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5
20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+
3 personal days
1 floating holiday (employee’s choice)
12 sick days