Projects Specialist - Office of Public Scholarship

Location: St. Louis

* Develop and manage “scholars in residence” program, whereby WashU scholars make their expertise useful to local businesses and community organizations by consulting on specific projects or needs
* Collaborate with related university programs and office to promote program and identify suitable partners and organizations as necessary and appropriate.
* Help develop project goals and timelines by assessing organizational needs, serving as primary point of contact, and other duties as needed.
* Serve as a strategic thought partner for connecting WashU scholars with business, governmental, and non-profit organizations.
* Work with Director to expand offerings to scholars across campus.
* Design workshops and seminars suited for different scholars, dependent on respective disciplines and fields.
* Research and invite guest facilitators and presenters for workshops and seminars.
* Typically sitting at a desk or table.
* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
* Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
* 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%.
* 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.

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