Washington University in St. Louis · 18 hours ago
Special Projects Manager – School of Public Health
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Special Projects Manager for the School of Public Health. The role involves managing multiple projects and programs from development through implementation, ensuring alignment with the School's mission and strategic direction.
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Responsibilities
Leads all internal events
Develops project/program goals, objectives and plans in collaboration with Dean’s Office leadership
Creates long- and short-term work plans including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
Maintains and updates work plans and timelines
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
Coordinates with Event Specialist on logistics for internal events
Provides operational support and oversight of assigned programs/projects and external convenings
Coordinates the content of all internal events and supports similar functions for external convenings in collaboration with the Director
Develops project/program goals, objectives and plans in collaboration with Dean’s Office leadership
Creates long- and short-term work plans including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
Provides support to the project team, including developing agendas, materials and summaries
Maintains and updates work plans and timelines
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
Working with the Director Special Projects, partners with major external stakeholders to ensure informational needs are met
Coordinates and provides support for SPH committees
Coordinates with committee chairs on scheduling of meetings
Creates agendas and keeps minutes for committee meetings
Monitors record keeping of all committees to ensure compliance with accreditation standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Preferred
Prior experience in designing and managing projects
Ability to support advancement of institutional initiatives with little supervision
Master's degree
Communication
Deadline Management
High Accuracy
Organizing
Prioritization
Project Management
Public Health
Stress Management
Work Efficiency
Working Independently
Workload Management
Work Under Pressure
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
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Funding
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