Washington University in St. Louis · 1 week ago
Communications and Events Specialist - Skandalaris Center
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$46K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist for the Skandalaris Center. This role involves managing and improving the Center’s events and communications strategies, including the development of over 50 annual events and outreach materials to engage various stakeholders.
E-LearningEBooksEducationHigher Education
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Preferred
Advertising Communications
Creative Approaches
Creative Strategies
Detail-Oriented
Diplomacy
Guest Service
Highly Developed Interpersonal
Journalism
Listening Effectively
Marketing
Oral Communications
Organizing
Public Relations (PR)
Results-Oriented
Stress Management
Team Collaboration
Teamwork
Workload Prioritization
Written Communication
Benefits
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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
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.
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.
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
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