Community and Program Coordinator - Arts & Sciences

Position Summary
Supports the Chair with community engagement and event programming; provides administrative support to academic programming.

Job Description

This position requires the ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Coordinate AFAS's engaged research, community-based and experiential learning courses (Applied Black Studies), and other activities with community partners and across campus.
• Communicate community-engaged AFAS research, teaching, and service in departmental and A&S media.
• Help develop community-based learning courses with community partners.
• Develop and sustain relationships and opportunities with community partners (such as internships, immersive learning, and volunteer opportunities) within St. Louis, nationally, and internationally.

Events & Programs

• Coordinate the logistics and arrangements of major events and speaking engagements, including travel arrangements and accommodation, catering and meals, logistics for speaking presentations, preparation of meeting schedules, and ensuring prompt processing of reimbursements.
• Plan and communicate events for current and prospective majors and minors.
• Serve as the liaison for campus and non-campus partners interested in co-programming.
• Coordinate department events and programs.

Administrative Program Support

• Administer key aspects of the department’s day-to-day operation, including managing its programs and activities, social media and communication outreach, database and file management, Developing and maintaining programs, support the chair and director of undergraduate studies.
• Coordinate recruitment, orientations, and meetings.
• Promote the major and minor with the undergraduate population.
• Coordinate student advising.
• Help manage student records and degree certification.
• Oversee coordination of and paperwork for students’ senior capstone and honors thesis.
• Coordinate internships, including MOUs and necessary training.
• Advise/mentor first-generation college students in their adjustment to campus life and culture.
• Coordinate assessment of programs and curriculum.
• Coordinate curriculum and program changes.
• Manage course listings and schedules each semester and coordinate AFAS courses that are taught in the evening program and during the summer.
• Provide staff support for the introductory course and the capstone seminar.
• Coordinate the annual trip for our third-year majors.
• Assist with the development of a graduate program.
• Assist with existing study abroad programs (in Kenya and Senegal) and identify other international opportunities.
• Assist with department and curriculum assessments.
• Manage other support staff and coordinate work-study needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in or with an emphasis in Black or Race Studies.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to discharge and execute multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, including high-profile scholars and dignitaries.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in graphic design and ability to analyze data.
• Highly conscientious, responsible, and resourceful.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience or high school diploma or equivalent high school certification and five years of relevant experience.

Grade
G09-H

Salary Range
$22.92 - $35.49 / Hourly

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 [email protected]  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.