Position Summary
The Assistant Director works with and reports to the Director of the Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences, supporting many facets of the Center’s operations, with a special focus on the planning and management of student research and engagement activities. This work involves collaboration with other Center staff and academic personnel of the program, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and graduate and undergraduate students. The Assistant Director supports graduate and undergraduate student experiences in the humanities by enhancing research excellence and public humanities programming for those audiences. The Assistant Director also contributes to many other aspects of the Center’s mission to support innovative research, education, and vibrant community engagement.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Program Planning

• Collaborates with Center leadership on long-range planning, mission, and program development, including new projects and initiatives.
• Serves as a representative of the Center to the College, the Office of Graduate Studies, the university, to St. Louis, and to the broader humanities community.
• Develops and maintains collaborations with others in the humanities community.
• Develops programming to enhance the research capacities of graduate and undergraduate students (including and in particular Center graduate and undergraduate fellows).
• Works with others on planning and executing all the Center’s signature annual events.

Student Engagement (Graduate and Undergraduate)

• Helps to build and maintain programs engaging with WashU graduate and undergraduate students, including but not limited to experiential learning, skills training, professional development, individual and collaborative research, curricular opportunities, etc.
• Works with other Center staff and partners to develop the Center’s public humanities programming for students.
• Identifies/pursues appropriate collaborative research opportunities that will advance the core missions of the Center and student engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Office of Graduate Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences and other key campus constituencies.
• Assists in developing a public humanities certificate for graduate students.
• Advances the strategic planning efforts of Arts & Sciences and the broader university through programs aligned with those goals and specific areas such as digital transformation, social justice, literacies, and environmental issues.
• May supervise staff.

Performs measurement and assessment activities related to Center programs in order to assess, success, track progress, and inform future development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions

All applicants must provide the following documentation when applying for the Assistant Director position.

• A current curriculum vita.
• A cover letter discussing your qualifications for the position.
• The names of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Review of completed applications will begin on June 23 and will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Humanities or similar interdisciplinary program within a higher-education setting.
• Experience developing and/or leading opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students (in a higher education setting or otherwise).
• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility and desire to expand and improve areas of expertise, as required by the position.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a related academic field.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

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.