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ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Center’s programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Assistant Director will play a key role in coordinating the Center’s administrative infrastructure and financial processes to support CRE²’s mission of advancing transformative research, learning, and community engagement on race and ethnicity.
The Assistant Director will work closely with Center leadership to oversee operational systems, support budget planning and grant activity, and ensure the effective coordination of programs, partnerships, and academic initiatives. This position will also contribute to the development and management of research support programs, graduate fellowships, and initiatives that strengthen the Center’s impact across campus and within the broader community.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader who excels at organizational management, program coordination, and building administrative systems that support dynamic academic and research environments.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Grant Development, Partnerships, and Institutional Coordination
- Coordinate reporting and stewardship efforts for funded projects and donor relationships.
- Contribute to strategic planning related to fundraising and partnership development.
- Establish and measure key data points to assess the effectiveness of the Center’s outreach and revenue-generating initiatives.
Academic Programs and Fellowship Coordination
- Support the planning and implementation of CRE²’s graduate and faculty fellowship programs, including orientation, programming, and cohort development.
- Coordinate workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities for fellows and affiliates.
- Work with faculty affiliates and Center leadership to integrate fellows’ research and programming into the broader intellectual life of the Center.
- Provide logistical and programmatic support for fellows and student engagement initiatives.
- Assist in the development and coordination of undergraduate engagement opportunities and research programs connected to the Center’s mission.
Administrative and Operational Management
- Maintain administrative systems, operational procedures, and internal workflows that support the efficient management of the Center’s programs, events, and daily operations.
- Coordinate internal planning processes and logistical infrastructure necessary for Center programs and partnerships.
- Work with Center leadership to develop communications, outreach materials, and program resources that support the Center’s mission and visibility.
- Assist in maintaining consistent processes for program planning, coordination, and execution across Center initiatives.
- Work closely with Center leadership to support and strengthen the administrative and operational infrastructure of the Center.
- Collaborate with Center leadership on the design and planning of the Center’s annual budget.
- Manage financial operations of the Center, including monitoring expenditures, coordinating with staff responsible for daily accounting processes, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies.
- Scope, coordinate, and manage resources necessary to support the Center’s operational infrastructure and programmatic initiatives.
- Develop, articulate, and maintain infrastructure goals, processes, and operational systems that support the Center’s mission and long-term sustainability.
- Conduct regular evaluation and management of the Center’s operational processes and administrative systems.
- Oversee the development and implementation of logic models and assessment tools designed to evaluate the Center’s effectiveness and programmatic impact.
- Provide oversight and coordination of administrative support staff.
- Complete special projects as directed by senior leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on and off campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
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 or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit, or cultural institutions, with demonstrated success in engagement, outreach, or program development.
- Familiarity with university advancement, foundation relations, or grants administration systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others on the team and with other administrative and academic units.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Demonstrated high commitment to service excellence, diversity and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform the wide range of tasks associated with this position.
- Experience with electronic grants administration systems.
- Experience with grant proposals.
- Strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically and programmatically.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex organizational environment, this includes attention to detail.
- Ability to implement plans to reach organizational goals.
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Must be dependable, conscientious, thorough, accurate and reliable with respect to achieving the organization’s goals.
- Strong attention to detail. Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing skills essential.
- Creative Thinker and Strategist.
- High level of professionalism and institutional enthusiasm.
- Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy and to communicate successfully and effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external visitors, and others.
- Excellent attitude and personality that takes ownership of projects and tasks.
- Self-starter.
- Must be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all campus and external constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Confidentiality, Interpersonal Interactions, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Sound Judgment, Working Independently, Writing
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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? 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 Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE²) seeks an Assistant Director to provide operational leadership and administrative management for the Center’s programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Assistant Director will play a key role in coordinating the Center’s administrative infrastructure and financial processes to support CRE²’s mission of advancing transformative research, learning, and community engagement on race and ethnicity.
The Assistant Director will work closely with Center leadership to oversee operational systems, support budget planning and grant activity, and ensure the effective coordination of programs, partnerships, and academic initiatives. This position will also contribute to the development and management of research support programs, graduate fellowships, and initiatives that strengthen the Center’s impact across campus and within the broader community.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader who excels at organizational management, program coordination, and building administrative systems that support dynamic academic and research environments.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Grant Development, Partnerships, and Institutional Coordination
- Coordinate reporting and stewardship efforts for funded projects and donor relationships.
- Contribute to strategic planning related to fundraising and partnership development.
- Establish and measure key data points to assess the effectiveness of the Center’s outreach and revenue-generating initiatives.
Academic Programs and Fellowship Coordination
- Support the planning and implementation of CRE²’s graduate and faculty fellowship programs, including orientation, programming, and cohort development.
- Coordinate workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities for fellows and affiliates.
- Work with faculty affiliates and Center leadership to integrate fellows’ research and programming into the broader intellectual life of the Center.
- Provide logistical and programmatic support for fellows and student engagement initiatives.
- Assist in the development and coordination of undergraduate engagement opportunities and research programs connected to the Center’s mission.
Administrative and Operational Management
- Maintain administrative systems, operational procedures, and internal workflows that support the efficient management of the Center’s programs, events, and daily operations.
- Coordinate internal planning processes and logistical infrastructure necessary for Center programs and partnerships.
- Work with Center leadership to develop communications, outreach materials, and program resources that support the Center’s mission and visibility.
- Assist in maintaining consistent processes for program planning, coordination, and execution across Center initiatives.
- Work closely with Center leadership to support and strengthen the administrative and operational infrastructure of the Center.
- Collaborate with Center leadership on the design and planning of the Center’s annual budget.
- Manage financial operations of the Center, including monitoring expenditures, coordinating with staff responsible for daily accounting processes, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies.
- Scope, coordinate, and manage resources necessary to support the Center’s operational infrastructure and programmatic initiatives.
- Develop, articulate, and maintain infrastructure goals, processes, and operational systems that support the Center’s mission and long-term sustainability.
- Conduct regular evaluation and management of the Center’s operational processes and administrative systems.
- Oversee the development and implementation of logic models and assessment tools designed to evaluate the Center’s effectiveness and programmatic impact.
- Provide oversight and coordination of administrative support staff.
- Complete special projects as directed by senior leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on and off campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
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 or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit, or cultural institutions, with demonstrated success in engagement, outreach, or program development.
- Familiarity with university advancement, foundation relations, or grants administration systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others on the team and with other administrative and academic units.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Demonstrated high commitment to service excellence, diversity and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform the wide range of tasks associated with this position.
- Experience with electronic grants administration systems.
- Experience with grant proposals.
- Strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically and programmatically.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex organizational environment, this includes attention to detail.
- Ability to implement plans to reach organizational goals.
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Must be dependable, conscientious, thorough, accurate and reliable with respect to achieving the organization’s goals.
- Strong attention to detail. Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing skills essential.
- Creative Thinker and Strategist.
- High level of professionalism and institutional enthusiasm.
- Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy and to communicate successfully and effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external visitors, and others.
- Excellent attitude and personality that takes ownership of projects and tasks.
- Self-starter.
- Must be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all campus and external constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Confidentiality, Interpersonal Interactions, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Sound Judgment, Working Independently, Writing
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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? 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 Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Which visa types realistically fit academic director roles in Missouri?
Academic director roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related advanced degree, making H-1B the most common path. The H-1B requires employer sponsorship and is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Employers can also sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification for permanent placement. Candidates on F-1 OPT can work for a qualifying employer during their authorization period while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
Which companies sponsor visas for academic directors in Missouri?
In Missouri, the strongest sponsorship activity for academic leadership roles comes from large research universities such as Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri campuses, and Saint Louis University. Healthcare systems with academic affiliations, including BJC HealthCare and SSM Health, also hire academic directors and have established H-1B and green card sponsorship infrastructure. Larger K-12 management organizations in Kansas City have sponsored H-1B petitions for senior instructional roles as well.
How to find academic director visa sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate lists Missouri employers with verified visa sponsorship history for academic and education leadership roles, so you can focus on academic director positions at institutions that have already filed for similar roles. Filtering by Missouri surfaces opportunities across St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and Springfield. Because sponsorship history is verified against filing records, you avoid applying to employers who list roles but have never actually sponsored a visa.
Which cities in Missouri have the most academic director sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis is Missouri's primary hub for sponsored academic director roles, driven by its concentration of research universities, medical schools, and large nonprofit education organizations. Kansas City follows closely, with a growing network of charter management organizations and healthcare-affiliated academic programs. Columbia, home to the University of Missouri's flagship campus, also generates consistent demand. Jefferson City and Springfield see more limited sponsorship activity but have state-agency and regional university postings.
Are there state-specific factors that affect academic director visa sponsorship in Missouri?
Missouri's higher education sector is anchored by a large public university system and several well-funded private institutions, which together create steady demand for academic directors with international backgrounds. Missouri does not impose state-level restrictions on H-1B sponsorship beyond federal requirements. Roles tied to federally funded research programs or Title IV institutions are subject to standard PERM prevailing-wage requirements, and employers must demonstrate that the role meets specialty-occupation standards before filing an H-1B petition with USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored academic director jobs in Missouri?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.