Assistant Director of Special Projects, Corporate Engagement - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis • Clayton, MO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Special Projects will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Engagement and play a pivotal role in achieving organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include undertaking special projects to benefit various schools and units, aiming to minimize redundant efforts and enhance the university's comprehensive relationships with corporations. Additionally, the Assistant Director will assist with the establishment and management of a university-wide Corporate Coordinating Committee and support the development and maintenance of metrics for university-wide corporate engagement. This role also involves supporting the Associate Director of Industry Relations in establishing, developing, and strengthening industrial partnerships in research. This position is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in fostering effective collaboration among schools and units with the university’s corporate partners, measuring the effectiveness of corporate engagement efforts, and optimizing corporate engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic or research environment.
• Ability to work well in teams, engage with diverse groups, and adapt to fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience with university-industry partnerships.
• Expertise in analyzing and presenting data.
• Ability to create marketing materials and maintain a website.
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Corporate Relationship Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Data Evaluation
• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Event Planning
• Grant Coordination
• Interact with All Levels of Management
• Interpersonal Interactions
• Key Metrics
• Marketing Materials
• Meeting Goals
• Meeting Organization
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Process Documentation
• Project Management
• Prospect Research
• Strategic Objectives
• Website Management

Responsibilities

• Undertake special projects to benefit various schools and units, with the goal of minimizing redundant efforts and streamlining processes.
• Ensure that all schools and units benefit from shared knowledge, which will be documented in ARCH, a shared CRM system, whenever possible.
• Coordinate with schools and units to identify related special projects that would benefit multiple areas.
• Prioritize projects based on their potential impact on WashU, including advancing government grant opportunities, enhancing research relationships, non-philanthropic sponsorships, industry convenings, and increasing various corporate revenue streams such as continuing education, tech transfer, and non-philanthropic support/engagement with research centers.
• Apply project management principles.
• Assist the Executive Director in compiling, analyzing, and disseminating comprehensive university-wide metrics and data to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the university’s corporate relationships.
• Organize university-wide Corporate Coordinating Committee that includes key representatives from various schools and units that engage with corporations and industries.
• Provide support to the Executive Director to ensure communication among internal stakeholders, promoting collaboration and alignment in corporate engagement efforts across the university with a special focus on the university’s top corporate partners.
• Perform follow-up tasks between meetings.
• Work with the Executive Director of Corporate Engagement to gather information on best practices for university-wide corporate engagement and disseminate to the Corporate Coordinating Committee as appropriate.
• Serve as lead for internal celebratory events.
• Create internal and external-facing materials and maintain a website to advance corporate engagement opportunities for the university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• 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!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level