Location

Remote, US

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Responsible for managing and directing key operational and program-support projects for the Consortium for Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegeneration (C-BRAIN). The role will serve as the primary contact for a variety of C-BRAIN committees, programs, initiatives, etc. This position is expected to work closely with leadership, especially on strategic projects and priorities the executive team plans to undertake.

Job Description

• Manage and create structures around program initiatives and unique projects through the C-BRAIN. Focus on goals, identify best practices and implement a variety of priority plans and undertakings. Support efforts and impact and monitors implementation and planning of initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate and co-lead projects with minimal oversight. Report, monitor and partner with academic, industry, and philanthropic partners, internal and external collaborators, and vendors  to implement strategic priorities set by the C-BRAIN leadership. Develop ideas to bring to the table and be a thought partner with C-BRAIN Leaders.   
• Work with senior leadership on new initiatives, special projects, new leaders in the C-BRAIN and management priorities.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders through advocacy, leadership and communication. Skillfully interpreting data and advises the leadership team on decision challenges and opportunities. Represent the C-BRAIN in a professional and courteous manner.
• Manage priorities and deadlines, manage communications and coordinate meetings, events, activities, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement    
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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 (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Ability to support leaders of the program as needed in any way necessary to maintain a productive, energetic, efficient and dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others to provide assistance, offer leadership and expertise.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, academic and industry partners, external collaborators, vendors, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to apply experience and judgment to plan and accomplish complex, multi-stakeholder program goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

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:

Achieving Objectives, Analytical Thinking, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Higher Education Management, Leadership, Leadership Initiatives, Meeting Goals, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Productive Thinking, Project Administration, Project Coordination, Project Management Software (PMS), Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Support Management, Taking Initiative, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / 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

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] 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.