Manager of Partnerships & Practice - School of Public Health

Washington University in St. Louis • Indianola, IA

4d • $75,200 - $128,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the Office of Practice in the School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Practice. The Practice Division provides leadership and strategy to the School of Public Health ensuring alignment with its broader goals around education and research. This division will focus on building and sustaining partnerships with community members, community organizations, agency partners, private industry, and other partners to support the translation of science into practice and catalyze action that improves the lives of populations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in community engagement and development.
• Experience running or chairing an advisory board or similar body
• Experience working with and / or in St Louis community and/or governmental organizations
• Individual must be highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects that yield successful outcomes.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team environment and work effectively under tight and often changing competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders within and outside the university.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, develop alternative approaches and meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Strong management skills
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Co-create a strategy for engagement and partnerships growth, collaboration, and impact with governments and associations, local community-based organizations, foundations, healthcare and healthcare systems, local businesses and within the private sector.
• Lead a team to implement strategy for growth and engagement in practice inside the SPH and beyond.
• Develop and implement a strategy to evaluate and communicate the impact of the School’s practice portfolio in meeting the overall School’s strategic priorities, building partnerships with the broad practice community, and catalyzing action that improves the lives of populations.
• Manage the planning and monitoring of strategic priorities and initiatives, ensuring timely completion and mitigating risks.
• Report out on strategic plan updates and to various stakeholders, including SPH leadership, the SPH community, National Council, and the Dean’s Community Advisory Board (CAB).
• Develop standard operating procedures, policies, and operating manuals for the office of practice, and institute an appropriate cadence for review.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Office’s efforts to establish tracking, evaluation, and reporting of partnerships, engagements, and their impact.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the CAB, a key advisory board for the Bursky School of Public Health, among other initiatives and committees, and ensure alignment with broader efforts across the school.
• Manage efforts to develop a website and other communication efforts for the office of practice, in coordination with the broader SPH communications team and Associate Dean.
• Serve as a senior member of the Office of Practice, representing the office of practice, as appropriate, with key external stakeholders and partners.
• Host weekly meetings with all supervisees.
• Manage team functions (e.g., Workday approvals, team culture, schedules).
• Manage and oversee tasks to ensure successful completion.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the team in accordance with all school- and university-wide policies.
• Performs 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.
• 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.
• Adult care resources.
• 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