Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position is responsible for directing the Office of Practice in the School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Practice. The Office of Practice provides leadership and strategy to the School of Public Health ensuring alignment with its broader goals around education, practice, and research. The office 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, catalyze action that improves the lives of populations, and be a nationally recognized leader to drive transformational change in public health practice.

Job Description

Office of Practice Strategy Development and Execution

• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Practice, co-create a short and long-term strategy for the growth of the office, and mission and vision for the office of practice.
• Lead the establishment of a short- and long-term strategy for partner 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.
• Establish overarching goals, metrics, and policies for the office.
• Identify priority research and public health topics relevant to the office of practice.
• 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.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean, develop strategies to pursue funding to advance the work of the office and school.

Development, Monitoring, and Communication

• Define key metrics and performance indicators for the office.
• Develop strategies and approaches to report out on strategic plan updates and to various stakeholders, including SPH leadership, the SPH community, National Council, and the Dean’s Community Partnership Board (CPB).
• Direct 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.
• Direct and support grant development and submission, in support of of the office of practice’s mission and vision.

Cross Functional and Partner Collaboration

• Direct the implementation of the CPB, 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.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key partners across the school, university, and with external partners, to accelerate advancement of the office and improve public health impact.
• Serve as a senior member of the Office of Practice, representing the office of practice, as appropriate, with key external stakeholders and partners.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
   

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’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:

• 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

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders within and outside the university. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate

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:

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Creative Solutions, Fast-Paced Environments, Interpersonal Communication, Prioritization, Problem Identification, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Stakeholder Management, Team-Oriented, Teamwork

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / 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.