Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position supports faculty and students to increase interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly among those who can support startups and help them grow (vs having a startup idea themselves). The Specialist aggregates entrepreneurship curriculum, research, and programs across campus with a goal of building momentum on successes and advancing the innovation environment. Provides operational support to new and special initiatives in the Skandalaris Center.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Outreach: Advises and provides resources to prospective and current students, faculty, and staff regarding entrepreneurship curriculum and Skandalaris co-curricular programs; creates and facilitates presentations (classes, student group and staff meetings); communicates information about curriculum and Skandalaris programs to academic advisors, student services teams, and career centers; acts as liaison to Admissions departments across campus; advises entrepreneurial student groups; partner with campus groups to plan and host hackathons and co-sponsor other events, sits on various committees to provide access/info to innovation/entrepreneurship.
• Provides day-to-day operational responsibility for all Center programs and initiatives in support of Center’s mission. Manages program leaders (students) to ensure strong day-to-day activity across the Center’s portfolio of innovative and creative programs, including internship/experiential. Ensuring strong diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the Center.   
• Actively tracks Center metrics and data with relation to rankings surveys and similar required reporting. Maintains database of WashU “DNA” ventures to ensure ongoing and accurate reporting of this data. Utilizes CRM to enable reporting and analysis across programs.
• Orientations and new student recruitment – works closely with schools and CFU programs across the university to bring incoming students into the Skandalaris Center community. Trains students and leaders who, along with the Communications Manager, serve as the first point of interaction for new students (grad and undergrads) interested in innovation and entrepreneurship at Washington University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree.
• Familiarity with the Washington University campus and the St. Louis community.
• Familiarity with other cross-campus, interdisciplinary centers at Washington University.
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
• Ability to analyze and learn, think creatively, and take initiative to achieve results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations.
• Ability to share a vision of the innovation environment in a collaborative team.
• Ability to influence others and make an impact.
• Ability to counsel and advise, be sensitive to student needs and concerns, and handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of higher education challenges.
• Knowledge of research methods.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / 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

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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.

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.