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Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Kessler Scholars Program at WashU was designed to increase students who are first in their family to attend college and students from limited income backgrounds in the field of STEM who aims to have a social impact. The Assistant Director of this program provides intellectual vision for the Kessler Scholars Program and is responsible for leading innovative programmatic and curricular development along with long-term strategic planning.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Program Vision and Leadership

• Leads and administers all aspects of program including curricular and programmatic development along with program vision.

Administrative Leadership

• Develop and oversee budget planning for the Kessler Scholars Program and guide effective stewardship and management of donor gift funds and college funding.
• Provide oversight of scholarship selection and awarding processes for the Kessler Scholars Program.

Engagement with National and Campus Partners

• Represents the Kessler Scholars Program within the national Kessler Scholars Collaborative and works with professional staff peers at partner institutions to build network and connection opportunities for students.

Donor Relations

• Represent WashU at Kessler Network events and with donors by overseeing data collection, reporting and analysis as required by Kessler network.

Working Conditions

• Person is located in a typical office environment.
• Work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masterâ™s Degree, plus five to ten years of professional experience in an academic environment, with demonstrated experience working with diverse, high-achieving students.
• Demonstrated experience working with university administrators and faculty.
• Working knowledge of student development and effective practices to enhance student learning.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be student-oriented, value the roles of faculty and staff in an undergraduate community, and be committed to maintaining the exceptional quality of the undergraduate experience.
• Ability to balance many tasks at one time.
• Must be collegial, possess exceptional interpersonal skills, function as both a leader and a team player, and maintain a positive attitude in all interactions.
• Position may include some travel.
• Working with First-generation or limited-income students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree and three years of related experience or Master's degree and one year of related experience.

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$50,500.00 - $86,200.00 / 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.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of 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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