Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director and manages and directs activities, policies, procedures, and strategies to support the Director’s implementation of Center programs and goals. Acts as primary liaison on behalf of Director to university departments including advancement, marketing and communications, and chancellor’s and provost’s offices, as well as other partners including community organizations, student groups, etc.

Job Description

• Directs the Center’s communications and marketing functions including event promotion/publicity, website and social media, marketing, and collateral materials.
• Provides support of online journal activities as needed.
• Develops and directs office administrative policies, procedures, and strategies, including supervision of administrative staff and student workers performing office management, financial processing, HR and payroll, and course administration support.
• Provides budgetary oversight, ensuring appropriate allocations and expenses.
• Collaborates with Center director and faculty to develop Center’s public and academic event plan.
• Supervises event management and program delivery activities.
• Supports Center’s Alumni & Development efforts acting as liaison with university advancement, as well as supporting direct relationships between Center and donors/prospects.
• Other projects 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

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in higher education and/or event management experience.
• Experience managing office staff.
• Experience writing and editing for public and higher education audiences.
• Unflappable customer service attitude when dealing with constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.
• Experience working with high-profile political, religious, and similar public figures.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

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

Skills:

Adaptability, Budgetary Responsibilities, Communication, Creative Approaches, Department Administration, Employee Supervision, Financial Duties, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Policy Development, Prioritization, Project Administration, Project Planning, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Partnerships, Strategy Development, Teamwork, Workflow Management

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.