Washington University in St. Louis · 1 day ago
Communications and Events Specialist - Entrepreneurship
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist for the Skandalaris Center. The role involves managing and improving events and communication strategies to engage various stakeholders and enhance the Center's outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Manage and develop events and programs that engage the startup ecosystem and bring in sponsorship funding and resources to the Center – including events at the Danforth Campus, Med School Campus, Cortex, and the St. Louis region
Design promotional materials/work with contractors/student workers to create print and digital media; disseminate/advertise materials across both campuses; schedule/write press releases
Ensure compliance with University standards for all publications and promotional materials
Design and implement all event activities and branding content strategy, generation and dissemination
Serve as a key liaison with regional Entrepreneurial Support Organizations, Washington University Departments/Organizations for collaborative events, the Office of University Advancement, the Office of Public Affairs, and other media outlets
Actively track metrics and analyze demand/satisfaction/outcomes associated with Skandalaris Center initiatives; manage databases, and assist with custom surveys
Input data, update records, run reports, in coordination with WUSTL colleagues
Manage budget for execution of events plan
Qualification
Required
Experience in managing and developing events and programs that engage the startup ecosystem
Ability to bring in sponsorship funding and resources to the Center
Experience in designing promotional materials and working with contractors/student workers to create print and digital media
Ability to disseminate and advertise materials across both campuses
Experience in scheduling and writing press releases
Knowledge of compliance with University standards for all publications and promotional materials
Experience in designing and implementing event activities and branding content strategy
Ability to serve as a key liaison with regional Entrepreneurial Support Organizations and Washington University Departments/Organizations
Experience in tracking metrics and analyzing demand/satisfaction/outcomes associated with initiatives
Ability to manage databases and assist with custom surveys
Experience in inputting data, updating records, and running reports in coordination with colleagues
Ability to manage budget for execution of events plan
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
Adjunct Lecturer
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