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
Job Summary
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.
This position offers competitive health insurance, retirement savings plans, wellness programs, and family care resources including tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Matching Summary
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.
Salary
Base: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, wellness programs, family care resources
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Operational leadership in academic settings
Grant development and stewardship
Budget planning and financial management
Program coordination and administration
Collaboration with academic and administrative units
Data assessment and reporting
Event and workshop coordination
Nice-to-have
Strategic planning and fundraising
Experience with electronic grants systems
Strong analytic and strategic thinking skills
Commitment to diversity and equity
Excellent written and verbal communication
Creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to work independently and multitask
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3–5 years experience in higher education or nonprofit
Experience with university advancement or grants administration
Strong commitment to professional ethics and service excellence
Master’s degree preferred
Experience in engagement, outreach, or program development