Assistant Director, Center Operations & Programs

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis’s Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to lead administrative operations, financial processes, and program coordination to advance research, learning, and community engagement.

The role focuses on budgeting, grant activity, and developing research support programs, fellowships, and initiatives across campus. A strategic, collaborative leader will drive infrastructure and impact for CRE².

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or related environments is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting and stewardship for funded projects and donor relations.
• Support planning of graduate and faculty fellowship programs and related events.
• Manage administrative systems, budgets, and operational workflows for CRE².
• Develop communications and program resources to raise center visibility.
• Oversee staff coordination and assist senior leadership on special projects.

Skills

Grant development

Partnerships

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis’s Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to lead administrative operations, financial processes, and program coordination to advance research, learning, and community engagement.

The role focuses on budgeting, grant activity, and developing research support programs, fellowships, and initiatives across campus. A strategic, collaborative leader will drive infrastructure and impact for CRE².