Director Special Projects - School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The position provides strategic direction for all projects, convenings and events in the Office of the Dean at the School of Public Health. This role will manage multiple projects and programs from development through implementation and will be the primary point of contact for the School of Public Health collaborators internal and external to the school and university. Projects will align with the School of Public Health’s mission and strategic direction. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

Job Description

Provides strategy and oversight of programs/projects and convenings frequently involving engagement with key stakeholders.

• Serves as primary point of contact for global leaders engaging with School of Public Health (SPH).

• Develops strategy for SPH Dean’s Office and makes decisions on how best to utilize resources to take on projects/programs.

• Creates goals, objectives and plans in alignment with SPH strategic plan.

• Oversees work plans and timelines.

• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation in conjunction with the Special Projects Coordinator and Event Specialist.

• Effectively navigates complex and high-visibility tasks, utilizing a strong capacity for influence

Provides leadership in the implementation of project plan, monitor, track, and evaluate progress.

• Develops and manages department budget/finances related to projects and convenings.

• Tracks, documents, and communicates progress in collaboration with the plan evaluators, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Drives continuous quality improvement and activities to facilitate data-driving decision-making.

• Oversees work of staff and/or student workers.

Manages a team of staff and graduate students and provides task management to fellow colleagues supporting global projects for the SPH.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at 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:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Ability to advance institutional initiatives with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Budget Management, Communication, Deadline Management, High Accuracy, Organizing, Prioritization, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Stress Management, Work Efficiency, Working Independently, Workload Management, Work Under Pressure

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / 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.

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 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.

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