Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Executive Director (ED) to build the Public Exchange (PX) at WashU from the ground up, based on the Public Exchange model founded at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2020.The WashU PX will be an independent but affiliated program, housed in the Brown School of Social Work. The PX teams at both universities will collaborate as an affiliated network, operating on the model created at USC, serving as resources to one another, and collaborating on cross regional projects that tackle common challenges in order to scale impact.

Reporting to the Dean of the Brown School, the ED will be responsible for learning and leveraging the unique assets of faculty expertise across WashU to build new research partnerships that address critical issues in the St. Louis region and beyond.

The ED will develop internal and external relationships, cultivate partners, and establish the PX operation within WashU and the Brown School, in alignment with the Brown Schoolâ™s strategic plan Driving Equity 2030, WashUâ™s strategic plan Here and Next, and established WashU initiatives such as the Confluence Collaborative and others.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Works closely with the PX at USC team to understand the tools, processes, and essential components of the model and develops and executes a unique roadmap for PX at WashU that is positioned for success within the WashU and St. Louis regional ecosystems.

• Works closely with the Dean and school leadership team to align the work of PX at WashU with the Community-Driven Science Strategic Initiative of Driving Equity 2030.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Builds and nurtures relationships with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and philanthropic partners, to build awareness of PX at WashU and establish project partnerships.

Project Development and Execution

• Oversees the scoping, proposal development, piloting, and management of PX projects.

Team Leadership

• Recruits, mentors, and supervises a high-performing team of project manager(s) and, eventually, operations staff.

Communications

• Raises the profile of PX locally and regionally, and - in collaboration with PX at USC - nationally and internationally through coordinated communications, thought leadership, and as âœpublic spokesperson❠with engagement with  media, at conferences, and in other platforms;

Financial and Operational Management

• Oversees the effective management of the budget, resources, and operations, in alignment with university policies and procedures.

Fundraising

• Partners with WashUâ™s Advancement team to cultivate strategic fundraising partners for PX.

Impact and Reporting

• Works closely with PX at USC to establish cross-site and WashU specific metrics and systems that assess the impact of Public Exchangeâ™s projects and operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Condition

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing)

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (10 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten year of experience across a range of relevant public and/or private sector roles, ex. nonprofit, government, management consulting, corporate social impact, entrepreneurial/start-up.
• Deep understanding of societal challenges, policy issues, and trends impacting the St. Louis and Midwest regions, with a strong sense of how they connect to national and international issues.
• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative social impact initiatives; that require team building, collaboration, and community buy-in.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including academia, government, industry, and community organizations.
• Ability to inspire and mobilize others toward a shared vision for PX at WashU.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Development, Change Management, Collaboration, Communication, Creative Strategies, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, Diplomacy, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Fundraising, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Innovative Initiatives, Negotiation, New Projects, Operations Management, Proposal Writing, Research Process, Resilience Under Pressure, Resource Management, Social Action, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Relationships, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment

Grade

G16

Salary Range

$96,000.00 - $169,300.00 / 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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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? Weâ™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 Universityâ™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 â“ 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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