Policy and Impact Program Manager | LEO

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a Policy and Impact Program Manager. This role is responsible for driving project management and operational coordination for the Policy and Impact Team. The position manages a portfolio of initiatives aimed at connecting research with social service providers, philanthropic organizations, government leaders, and other key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include coordinating events, managing research dissemination materials, keeping projects on track, and ensuring stakeholder needs are met. This role is ideal for an organized, proactive project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by translating research into real-world impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant professional experience in strategic project management, stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, cross-functional collaboration, and translating research into action, preferably within a nonprofit, higher education, research, or mission-driven environment.
• Experience working with evidence-based research, policy, dissemination, or impact initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Strong commitment to the missions of Notre Dame and LEO
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving organization with a dynamic team
• Project management experience with track record of coordinating multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft suite and Google applications (Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs)
• Self-directed, with willingness to take initiative
• Able to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus
• Experience working with evidence-based research, policy, dissemination, or impact initiatives is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, review, organization, and distribution of research and impact materials, ensuring content is accurate, timely, audience-appropriate, and aligned with LEO’s dissemination priorities.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking collateral, deadlines, approvals, and deliverables.
• Partner with researchers, the Policy and Impact Team, and LEO Communications leaders to streamline workflows and ensure the right materials reach the right audiences at the right time.
• Lead logistics for virtual webinars, VIP campus visits, stakeholder meetings, and other events that advance LEO’s Policy and Impact priorities.
• Coordinate timelines, invitations, materials, technology, agendas, and other event details to create seamless experiences for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Policy and Impact Team and event partners to translate goals into clear project plans and ensure events are executed smoothly from planning through follow-up.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, meetings, and internal workflows to keep Policy and Impact projects moving efficiently and ensure priorities remain visible and on track.
• Develop and maintain project plans, checklists, processes, and organizational systems that bring clarity and consistency to the team’s growing portfolio of work.
• Anticipate team needs, identify opportunities to improve processes, and proactively resolve logistical challenges before they become roadblocks.
• Support the team’s use of CRM and stakeholder management systems, including Salesforce, to maintain accurate contact information, outreach records, and engagement data.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and mailing lists, ensuring outreach is timely, targeted, and aligned with Policy and Impact priorities.
• Help track and manage relationships with key stakeholders across social service organizations, philanthropy, government, and other audiences engaged with LEO’s work.
• Provide high-level project management and operational support to the Director of Policy and Impact, helping translate strategic priorities into organized plans, timelines, and actionable next steps.
• Manage calendaring, meeting preparation, agendas, correspondence, and follow-up to ensure the Director is well prepared and able to effectively engage with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate priorities and information needs, coordinate across teams, and ensure key projects, commitments, and deliverables remain on track.

Benefits

• The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported.
• Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
• Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.
• Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond.
• At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level