Washington University in St. Louis · 18 hours ago
Projects Specialist - Office of Public Scholarship
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Projects Specialist for the Office of Public Scholarship. The role involves supporting creative projects and strategic partnerships between WashU scholars and external partners, while also expanding the office's network and managing collaborative programs.
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Responsibilities
Spearhead effective implementation of innovative public scholarship programming across WashU colleges, schools and other units
Develop strong relationships with WashU departments, programs, schools and centers
Communicate with key partners, including, but not limited to, “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” initiative leaders and staff, marketing and communications staff, the Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement, the Center for the Environment, Public Exchange, Scholars Strategy Network, and the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
Work collaboratively with the Office of Public Scholarship team to write and edit communications, including website content, emails to stakeholders, reports and updates on office activities, research reports, and other written communications
Present on public scholarship to university stakeholders
Support the Director of Public Scholarship with managing day-to-day office logistics and strategizing partnership and outreach opportunities
Assist with writing and submitting grant applications
Research and expand the Office’s network of general audience media outlets as well as potential industry partners
Increase Office roster of editorial and professional contacts by attending relevant conferences and events
Oversee virtual and in-person skill-building programs for WashU scholars featuring industry contacts, such as webinars, multi-day workshops, and external speaker events
Develop and manage “scholars in residence” program, whereby WashU scholars make their expertise useful to local businesses and community organizations by consulting on specific projects or needs
Collaborate with related university programs and office to promote program and identify suitable partners and organizations as necessary and appropriate
Help develop project goals and timelines by assessing organizational needs, serving as primary point of contact, and other duties as needed
Serve as a strategic thought partner for connecting WashU scholars with business, governmental, and non-profit organizations
Serve as editor and media specialist as necessary, when projects require additional or field-specific support
Continue to build out network of publishing and media partners beyond campus
Work with Director to expand offerings to scholars across campus
Design workshops and seminars suited for different scholars, dependent on respective disciplines and fields
Research and invite guest facilitators and presenters for workshops and seminars
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Preferred
Experience in public scholarship, public health, or public humanities academic or nonprofit context
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Collaboration
Community Outreach
Community Programs
Complexity Management
Editing Process
Exhibition Displays
Faculty Development
Grant Administration
Grant Writing
Innovation
Media Production
Multitasking
New Program Development
Office Management
Oral Communications
Program Implementation
Project Management
Publishing
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Resource Development
Strategic Communication Planning
Training Techniques
Workshop Development
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.
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