Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Associate Director will partner with the Faculty Director of the St. Louis Confluence Collaborative for Community-Engaged Research, Teaching, & Practice, by providing leadership, oversight, implementation, guidance, and management for all strategic, administrative, operational, and implementational functions to support the initiatives and mission of the Collaborative. The collaborative, identified as a key component of the university’s strategic plan “Here and Next,” will serve as an organizing platform and convening unit for community-engaged research, teaching and practice across WashU, focused on St. Louis needs and partnerships. The Associate Director is responsible for managing and aligning multiple projects of the Collaborative with the mission, managing and meeting timelines, meeting the goal driven results, and presenting leadership with data proven deliverables.

Job Description

• Partners with the Collaborative Director in managing the ongoing and annual planning for the strategic planning process including operational planning, annual summaries, budgeting, and performance management. Aligning the project work with the strategic priorities of the Confluence and designing future work to align with needs as they change.

• Responsible for the management and administration of the Collaborative Center, including personnel, budget planning and management, and project management. The Associate Director will provide the Collaborative Director with operational design suggestions as the Center evolves and have the ability to work with a variety of people at all levels, internally and externally.

• Engages as a thought partner and strategist for the Collaborative Director, offering counsel on key decisions to ensure success. 

• Works with relevant administration, faculty and staff across both campuses as a representative and liaison of the Collaborative. Participates in various university committees, such as task-forces. 

• Provides project management oversight, drives operational efficiency, sets objectives, goals, timelines, and maintains comprehensive project documentation. Responsible for communications related to the success of each project/program including any changes to process, scope or schedule.

• Independently coordinates and drafts significant content including documents, grants, communications, reports and presentations.

• Budgetary and financial responsibilities, including annual budget processing via Workday planning, yearend forecasting, and processing expenses for the Center. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

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:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

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:

Relevant Experience (7 Years)

Skills:

Budget Management, Business Integrity, Community Initiatives, Community Outreach, Complexity Management, Decision Making, Developing Partnerships, Ethical Behavior, Grant Writing, Large Team Management, Leading Project, Oral Communications, Planning Ability, Proven Commitment, Strategic Thinking, Work Collaboratively, Work Efficiency, Written Communication

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / 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.