Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will support the development and day-to-day operations of the newly established Ryan Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Solutions (RIIHS) within the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis.

This role will coordinate and project manage core institute activities, including the annual summit, events, communications, and program administration (including supporting development and funding of seed grant opportunities), while supporting the execution of interdisciplinary initiatives and partnerships across the University and external sectors. The position is intended to ensure the effective implementation of Institute priorities and contribute to the growth and impact of a new, solutions-oriented initiative. This role may offer opportunities to take on increased responsibility and contribute to the development of Institute programs and operations as the Institute evolves.

Job Description

Program and Operations Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of RIIHS, including scheduling, calendar management, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions. Ensure smooth execution of internal and external engagements.

Convenings and Event Execution

• Plan and execute RIIHS convenings (e.g., Day of Inquiry, workshops, salons), including logistics, materials preparation, participant coordination, and on-site support.

Communications and External Engagement

• Draft and coordinate communications with faculty, partners, and external stakeholders across sectors. Support outreach, relationship tracking, and follow-up.

Seed Grant and Program Administration

• Support administration of institute seed grants and other programs, including application coordination, review process logistics, tracking deliverables, and reporting.

Program Development and Strategic Support

• Support development of new initiatives by conducting background research, preparing briefing materials, helping structure ideas, and tracking emerging opportunities.

General Administrative and Operational Support

• Provide flexible, as-needed support across Institute activities, including documentation, process building, and special projects.

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Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

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 (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, maintain

• organization, and execute tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders ·

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and initiative ·

• Proven reliability and follow-through on tasks and commitments · Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment with shifting priorities ·

• Ability to facilitate progress across stakeholders by tracking responsibilities, prompting follow-up, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in public health or master’s degree in relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate with a high degree of independence, and contribute to the development of new programs or ideas.

• Experience building project management timelines and ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Interest in interdisciplinary approaches to public health and complex problem-solving.

• Experience working in or with academic institutions, healthcare systems, nonprofits, government, or other cross-sector environments.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and proactively solve problems.

• Experience supporting new or growing programs, initiatives, or teams.

• Ability to translate ideas into organized plans and actionable next steps.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.P.H. - Master of Public Health

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:

Adaptability, Administrative Organization, Communication Management, Critical Thinking, Event Planning, Highly Resourceful, Interpersonal Interactions, Operations Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / 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, 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.