Environmental Programs Coordinator

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,700 - 82,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO, seeks a program manager for the Center for the Environment. You will design and execute student and faculty programs, coordinate grant proposals and research projects, and support the Scholar Program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Travel to on- and off-campus locations is expected. Salary ranges from $49,700 to $82,100 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program management or related area.
• Willingness to travel to on- and off-campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute student and faculty facing programs and events.
• Provide project management for multi-stakeholder teams on grants and research projects.
• Support recruitment and engagement for the Center’s Scholar Program.
• Monitor budgets and inform funding allocation for programs managed.
• Prepare reports and data for key stakeholders and supervisors.

Skills

Academic Collaboration

Project Management

Attention to detail

Effective Communication

Data Collection/Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The position engages a broad community of researchers and partners to expand the scope and scale of interdisciplinary environmental research at WashU, in order to address society’s deepest environmental challenges. This role does that by managing key programs of the Center for the Environment’s collaboration hub, and research accelerator functions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with center staff and partners to design, plan and execute student and faculty facing programs and events that support the Center for the Environment’s collaboration hub, research accelerator, and signal booster functions. These programs include but are not limited to the center’s:
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
• Environmental Graduate Student Community.
• Topical research collaboration and professional development workshops.
• Provides project management services to multi-stakeholder teams on grant proposals and research projects.
• Supports the center’s Scholar Program. Coordinates the recruitment of WashU researchers into the program and tracks their engagement in center activities.
• Monitors budgets, identifies resource needs, and influences funding allocation necessary for implementing the programs that this position manages.
• Prepares reports and collects data to inform decisions of key stakeholders in the Center for the Environment.
• Supervises student interns on specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
  
  

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
  
  

Equipment:

• Office equipment.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Collaboration, Action-Oriented, Adaptability, Collaborative Spirit, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Deadline Management, Diversity Awareness, Effective Listening, Effective Written Communication, High Accuracy, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Oral Presentation, Organizing, Outreach Development, Prioritization, Project Management, Scientific Literacy, Sound Judgment, Student Mentoring, Work Efficiency, Working Independently, Workload Management

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  
  

Family

• 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.
  
  

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.