Executive Director, Ryan Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Solutions - School of Public Health

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Executive Director of the Institute will report to, and work closely with, the Dean of the School of Public Health to develop and lead an institute that will become a hub for advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and fostering sustainable solutions to impact the most pressing challenges in health globally; bring together faculty, industry partners, thought leaders, and policy makers across
disciplines; and create an environment where discovery, training, translation, innovation, and implementation converge.

Job Description

The Executive Director of the Institute will report to, and work closely with, the Dean of the School of Public Health to execute the following duties and responsibilities:

Strategic Institute Leadership:

• Lead the Institute to achieve the goals and objectives that align with the School’s 4x4 plan

• Develop a strategic plan for the Institute for the next 3 years.

• Work with School’s leadership team, University partners, and external stakeholders to execute the strategic plan.

• Collaborate across the University, within the field of Public Health and across sectors to identify the right partners to engage with the Institute.

• Conduct annual review and proposes modifications to the strategic plan to reflect changes in revenue and new opportunities, and ensures timely communications with Institute donors, key stakeholders, and other WashU leadership as appropriate.

Summit Planning, Communications and Public Relations

• Set the intellectual agenda for the Institute, including the annual summit.

• Plan for and execute an annual global summit that focuses on a particular public health challenge/issue. This will include identifying the right thought partners to participate in each summit, developing relationships and creating space for ideation.

• Lead the Institute website's strategy and content, including reviewing/approving content from fellows and other contributors.

• Ensure accurate reporting of Institute events and news.

• Oversee the production of key deliverables, including project proposals, the Institute's annual report, progress reports, white papers, and other scholarly documents prepared by fellows, faculty, and collaborators.

Grant Administration

• Oversee a call for grant submissions following the annual summit.

• Review and score submissions in collaboration with a panel and award grants based on budgeted funds.

• Track the effectiveness of the seed/grant funding.

• Report on the success of the grant awards.

• Serve as mentor/project resources to grantees.

General Administration

• Oversee administration of staff, projects, and functions, building relationships across departmental and institutional lines within and outside WashU.

• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to the team and collaborators

• Oversee four post-doctoral fellows that will contribute significantly to the work of the Institute.

Advancement

• Work with the Dean and the Executive Director of Advancement to develop opportunities for other funding to supplement the institute’s operations

Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight

• Develop the Institute’s annual budget, including summit costs, in collaboration with the team’s finance leaders

• Work closely with the Executive Director of Advancement to ensure fidelity with donor intent for the institute

This person will be a leader at the School of Public Health and will collaborate across the University
and the field to move forward critical initiatives to fuel public health solutions.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Condition

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

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:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (8 Years), Leadership (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience working across sectors (government, academia, medicine, corporate)
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
• Strong project management skills
• Entrepreneurial in nature and confidence to move projects forward
• Outstanding organization and leadership capabilities
• Experience bringing people together to work towards common goals and objectives
• Salary commiserate with experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate

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:

Budget Management, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Planning, Government Organizations, Grant Funding, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Leadership, Operations Management, Philanthropic Fundraising, Policy Development, Public Health, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Verbal Communications, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment, Written Communication

Grade

G00

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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 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.

Washington University is dedicated to building a 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.