Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The position of SILQ Center Director of Administration is responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational functions of the Tracy Family Stable Isotope Labeling Quantitation (SILQ) Center. The SILQ Center was established in partnership with The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital and generous donors to form a world-leading center utilizing mass spectrometry and other novel methods to discover neurodegenerative protein biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease, related disorders, and aging. This role involves providing strategic leadership, managing Center operations and staff, coordinating research initiatives, fostering collaborations, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies. The position will report to the Center Director and be a member of the Center Executive Leadership Committee.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions):

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative support to the SILQ Center.

• Develop and implement the center's strategic plan in collaboration with faculty and university leadership.

• Oversee the Center’s operations, including budget planning, monitoring external and internal funding sources and recharge center management to ensure alignment with university guidelines, sponsor regulations, and best practices in research administration.

• Oversee staff recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development. Effectively manages performance and development of staff to maximize efficiency through training and timely coaching. Sets a tone of leadership that is people-oriented, collaborative in nature and builds a management culture based on teamwork, open communication, innovation, mentoring and accountability.

• Collaborate with and mentor junior faculty members and researchers to facilitate Center research activities and projects and determine effective resource utilization.

• Establish and maintain impactful partnerships with university departments, industry, government agencies, and external research organizations to foster collaborative research and funding opportunities.

• With the Director and Co-Director, lead proposal development and fundraising efforts to support the Center's activities.

• Contribute to manuscripts arising from Center-supported research initiatives.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Center Executive Leadership Committee, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and scientific and lay audiences.

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement interdisciplinary collaborations across university departments, schools, and external partners to advance the Center’s mission.

• Establish and oversee metrics for evaluating the Center’s performance and impact to guide decision-making and strategic planning.

• Oversee the Center’s infrastructure, including research equipment, IT systems, and other essential resources, to ensure operations and research support.

• Manages budget and related areas for assigned department and enforces spending limits.

• Represents the school on various university and system committees and working groups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (7 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with HR system and other University systems and procedures.
• Washington University experience
• Experience in Higher Education

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Budgeting, Business Collaboration, Department Operations, Employee Development, Grant Writing, Leadership, Management of Employees, Performance Management (PM), Policy Making, Policy Planning, Researching, Self Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Operations, Strategic Thinking, Supervision, Working Independently

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / 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

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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/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.