Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Education & Diversity Coordinator will play a pivotal role in coordinating educational and diversity programs within the NSF-funded CURB Engineering Research Center (ERC). This position prefers a PhD in Engineering or Education, with expertise in biomanufacturing or a closely related field. The Coordinator will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and delivering educational programs, including stackable microcredentials, while ensuring all initiatives are equity-centered. This role involves collaborating with industry partners, academic institutions, and internal teams to advance the CURB mission of workforce development and inclusivity in electro-biomanufacturing.

Job Description

Program Development & Delivery

• Lead the Course Development Working Group and the creation of education programs focused on electro-biomanufacturing.
• Collaborate with faculty to design interdisciplinary courses that incorporate emerging trends in biomanufacturing and electro-biomanufacturing.
• Develop training modules, hands-on workshops, and boot camps that align with industry demands and prepare students for careers in electro-biomanufacturing.
• Facilitate industry involvement in course delivery and professional development for students.
• Manage partnerships with existing dual degree programs or articulation agreements to offer seamless education pathways.
• Program coordination of the Trainee Pilot Award programs.
• Lead the Pathways to Faculty Program to promote diversity in faculty hiring.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

• Design and manage equity-centered programs aimed at recruiting and retaining students from minoritized backgrounds.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement inclusive practices and foster a supportive environment, including EDI/Mindfulness Training Programs.
• Help build partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to establish a diverse talent pipeline for CURB.
• Ensure the equity-centered CURB Mentoring Framework is applied to support students and faculty.
• Program coordination of team science building and training program to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration within CURB.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Coordinate Engineering Workforce Development (EWD) and Diversity &Culture of Inclusion (DCI) effort across sites.
• Serve as a liaison with the St. Louis Confluence Collaborative and lead collaborations with frontline communities.
• Liaise with Curriculum Delivery Partners including WashU's Teaching and Learning Center, Sever Institute, UD’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies/Online, TAMU's Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)/Distance Education, National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM) at TAMU, and the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) at UD.
• Lead collaboration with BioSTL.

Program Management & Coordination

• Program coordination of the annual Convergence Bootcamp, High School Summer Scholars program, REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program and RET (Research Experiences for Teachers) program.
• Liaise with the center’s evaluator analyze EWD and DCI program metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Communication, Outreach & Reporting

• Regularly report on the progress of educational and equity-centered initiatives, ensuring alignment with CURB’s mission and strategic goals.
• Develop marketing and communication materials to increase the visibility of programs and boost participation within CURB from minoritized researchers and trainees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Curriculum And Instructional Development (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Bioprocessing, Biochemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in developing and delivering educational programs: Preferably in biomanufacturing, engineering education, or related technical fields such as synthetic biology, biochemical engineering, or electro-biomanufacturing.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and culture of inclusion: Proven experience working with diverse student populations, creating equity-centered educational initiative, and/or managing initiatives that enhance recruitment, retention, and support for minoritized groups.
• Proven ability in program coordination and collaboration: Experienced in developing, implementing, and managing educational and diversity programs across technical fields. Skilled in aligning program goals with industry and academic needs while coordinating interdisciplinary collaborations with stakeholders from industry, academia, and community organizations across multiple sites.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Inclusive teaching practices: Expertise in designing and implementing educational programs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Equity-centered perspective: Ability to apply a critical lens to ensure DEI in all educational and professional initiatives.
• Pedagogical development skills: Experience in course and curriculum design, especially within interdisciplinary and emerging technical fields such as electro-biomanufacturing.
• Change management: Skilled in driving organizational changes that promote inclusivity and collaboration.
• Coalition-building and cross-sector engagement: Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including industry partners, academic institutions, and frontline communities.
• Talent management and career development: Experience in creating career pathways, particularly for underrepresented groups.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Proficient in working across departments, managing partnerships, and facilitating interdisciplinary projects.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy: Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student and faculty well-being. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

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:

Academic Engagement, Biochemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Bioprocessing, Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Coalition Building, Communication, Course Development, Diversity Program Development, Engineering Education, Inclusion Strategies, Inclusive Education, Industry Engagement, Leadership, Organizing, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Synthetic Biology, Teaching Diverse Learners

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / 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

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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.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• 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.