Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Office of Practice in the School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Practice. The Practice Division provides leadership and strategy to the School of Public Health ensuring alignment with its broader goals around education and research. This division will focus on building and sustaining partnerships with community members, community organizations, agency partners, private industry, and other partners to support the translation of science into practice and catalyze action that improves the lives of populations.

Job Description

Practice Strategy Implementation

• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Practice, co-create a strategy for engagement and partnerships growth, collaboration, and impact with governments and associations, local community-based organizations, foundations, healthcare and healthcare systems, local businesses and within the private sector.
• Lead a team to implement strategy for growth and engagement in practice inside the SPH and beyond.
• Develop and implement a strategy to evaluate and communicate the impact of the School’s practice portfolio in meeting the overall School’s strategic priorities, building partnerships with the broad practice community, and catalyzing action that improves the lives of populations.

Development, Monitoring, and Maintenance

• Manage the planning and monitoring of strategic priorities and initiatives, ensuring timely completion and mitigating risks.
• Report out on strategic plan updates and to various stakeholders, including SPH leadership, the SPH community, National Council, and the Dean’s Community Advisory Board (CAB)
• Develop standard operating procedures, policies, and operating manuals for the office of practice, and institute an appropriate cadence for review.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Office’s efforts to establish tracking, evaluation, and reporting of partnerships, engagements, and their impact

Initiative Planning and Management

• Manage the planning and implementation of the CAB, a key advisory board for the Bursky School of Public Health, among other initiatives and committees, and ensure alignment with broader efforts across the school.
• Manage efforts to develop a website and other communication efforts for the office of practice, in coordination with the broader SPH communications team and Associate Dean
• Serve as a senior member of the Office of Practice, representing the office of practice, as appropriate, with key external stakeholders and partners.
  

Team Leadership and Management

• Host weekly meetings with all supervisees
• Manage team functions (e.g., Workday approvals, team culture, schedules)
• Manage and oversee tasks to ensure successful completion
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the team in accordance with all school- and university-wide policies

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work in hybrid work arrangement
   

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
   

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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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:

• Prior management experience

• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Experience in community engagement and development.

• Experience running or chairing an advisory board or similar body

• Experience working with and / or in St Louis community and/or governmental organizations

• Individual must be highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects that yield successful outcomes.

• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team environment and work effectively under tight and often changing competing priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders within and outside the university. 

• Ability to identify and resolve problems, develop alternative approaches and meet challenges with resourcefulness.

• Strong management skills

• Creative and innovative thinker

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:

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Creative Solutions, Fast-Paced Environments, Interpersonal Communication, Prioritization, Problem Identification, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Stakeholder Management, Team-Oriented

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.

• 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.