Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Develops and manages strategies, key initiatives and business partner relationships, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and common goals are achieved within established timeframes to drive optimization. Will be primary contact for designated business partners and can facilitate communications with senior leadership. Will also lead strategic sourcing efforts.

Job Description

• Manages relationships and contract execution and key initiatives with strategic business partners to drive optimization.
• Works closely and collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to execute contract and strategic initiatives. Identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s) to strategic initiatives.
• Develops and deploys strategies to successfully implement strategic initiatives and proactive strategic sourcing.
• Serves as primary contact for designated strategic business partners and facilitates strategic communications with senior leadership.
• Oversees preparation of strategic initiative reports and organization of business review meetings with strategic partners.
• Establishes and continually monitors/manages contract and initiative expectations with team; identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
• Prepares strategic initiative reports. Prepares and maintains status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
• Collaborates with team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to partnership success.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required infrastructure needs to ensure successful launches and ongoing project operations.
• Focuses efforts and resources on diverse areas of implementation that best serve the University holistically. High focus on DEI initiatives within partnerships and across the University to ensure department goals and the ASU Charters mission are achieved.
• Ensure sustainability is a key focus within projects and partnership initiatives.
• Organizes business review meetings with strategic partners on at least a bi-annual basis with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates administrative policies and work groups.
• Communicates with other departments and university administrators and resolves or assists with the resolution of sensitive issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Supervisory (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Budgeting, Change Management, Communication, Data Analytics, Decision Making, Developing Proposals, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Implement Training Programs, Leadership, People Management, Presentation Development, Presenting to Groups, Problem Resolution, Project Development, Project Implementations, Project Management Basics, Public Speaking, Respect Diversity, Strategic Planning, Student Success, Supervisory Management, Sustainability Initiatives, Training and Development, Work Relationships

Grade

G18

Salary Range

$129,800.00 - $228,400.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.