Operations & Grants Program Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis's Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Center’s programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Assistant Director will coordinate administrative infrastructure and financial processes to support CRE²’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or cultural institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs, budgets, and partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting and stewardship efforts for funded projects and donor relationships.
• Support strategic planning related to fundraising and partnership development.
• Establish and measure key data points to assess outreach and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate CRE²’s graduate and faculty fellowship programs and orientation.
• Coordinate workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities for fellows and affiliates.
• Collaborate with faculty affiliates and Center leadership to integrate fellows’ research into the Center’s activities.
• Maintain administrative systems, procedures, and workflows for programs and events.
• Develop communications materials to support the Center’s mission and visibility.
• Assist in budget planning and financial operations of the Center.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis's Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Center’s programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Assistant Director will coordinate administrative infrastructure and financial processes to support CRE²’s mission.