Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE2) is seeking an Assistant Director for Grants & Outreach. The Assistant Director for Grants & Outreach, reporting to the Executive Director of CRE2, will plan and develop all of the center's granting and funding opportunities.
They will serve as a liaison with Corporate & Foundation Relations in University Advancement. They will coordinate grant writing, grant application, and grant administration processes for the Center.
Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director for Grants & Outreach is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of relationships with foundations and corporations and donors whose objectives are consistent with those of the teaching, research, and community engagement principles of CRE2.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Grant Funding / Development
- Identifies, defines and develops grant funding sources to support CRE2 and its programming & activities.
- Serves as a liaison between the Center and University Advancement and Foundation Relations, and as appropriate the Office of Sponsored Research Services.
- Works with the CRE2 team as well as faculty affiliates and fundraising colleagues across campus to develop effective fundraising strategies that translate into successful proposals for the Center, its programs or initiatives, or related research projects.
Proposal Development
- Develops and writes grant proposals for federal, state, local, and private funding agencies.
- Engages in qualification, strategy, relationship building, and proposal development for gifts or grants.
- May include being the primary writer on a grant or gift.
Outreach Events
- Creates and maintains outreach and marketing materials.
- Coordinates public outreach events and attends relevant outreach events.
Evaluation / Metrics
Establishes and measures key data points to assess the effectiveness of the Center's outreach and revenue-generating initiatives.
Special Projects
- Completes special projects as directed by senior leadership.
- Establishes and maintains strong and effective relationships with the Center's major internal constituencies, which include the CRE2 leadership, faculty affiliates, and Center fellows.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in grant writing & development.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise strict confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others on the team and with other administrative and academic units.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Demonstrated high commitment to service excellence, diversity and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform the wide range of tasks associated.
- Experience with electronic grants administration systems.
- Experience with grant proposals.
- Strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically and programmatically.
- Ability to work independently and exercise outstanding judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex organizational environment, this includes attention to detail.
- Ability to implement plans to reach organizational goals.
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Dependable, conscientious, thorough, accurate and reliable with respect to achieving the organization's goals.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing skills essential.
- Creative Thinker and Strategist.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- High level of professionalism and institutional enthusiasm.
- Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy and to communicate successfully and effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external visitors, and others.
- Excellent attitude and personality that takes ownership of projects and tasks.
- Self-starter.
- Able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all campus and external constituencies.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Dependable and conscientious.
- Ability to organize / prioritize time and work.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Grade
Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / 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
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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.
- Want to Live Near Your Work and / or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
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 / AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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