Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position will serve as the coordinator for successful development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs at the School. Main duties include managing the MPH student activities from recruitment support to maintenance, overseeing the student-facing piece of the annual reporting process for accreditation of the program and ASPPH membership, curriculum and programming planning, management, and evaluation, collaborate with and support faculty and academic staff for curricular initiatives and programs; and supervise graduate students who work under the direction of this position.

Job Description

Program Management and Evaluation

• Curriculum
  • Propose and conduct programmatic curriculum assessments.
  • Assist with MPH course scheduling. Work with the Director of Master’s Programs on planning the academic calendar and course schedule for faculty, adjuncts and teaching assistants. Provide analysis and projections for number of sections/courses needed each semester. Work closely with Academic Affairs team on course scheduling to reduce course conflicts.
  • Support and assist the Director of Master’s Programs with efforts to plan public health programming in alignment with strategic and long-range goals of the School by administering student surveys and assuring compliance with accreditation requirements.
  • Manage evaluation process including administering evaluation system for mid-term and final course evaluations. Review mid- and end-of semester course evaluation reports to identify those that fall below the program’s threshold for minimal performance standards. Provide completed evaluations to Associate Dean for Education for review.
• MPH Program Administration
  • Coordinate committees, task forces and ad hoc committees, which includes organizing meetings, setting schedules, preparing agendas, drafting and distributing minutes, assigning and tracking follow-up responsibilities in coordination with the Chair. Committees include, but are not limited to:
    • Public Health Committee (internal input & oversight)
    • Community Advisory Committee (external input & oversight)
    • Delta Omega General Council (honorary society in public health)
    • MPH Staff Leadership Working Group (School-wide staff input)
  • Serve in leadership capacity as Secretary/Treasurer for Delta Omega (Honorary Public Health Society) by serving as direct representative to national organization, monitoring budget and fundraising efforts, coordinating inductee nomination process, and planning annual events.
  • Serve as the initial contact for the MPH program administrative leadership and staff on matters related to the MPH program, and direct these questions to the appropriate parties for resolution.
  • Coordinate with Office of Academic Affairs staff to develop policies and procedures, including making decisions on behalf of the program.
  • Prepare and maintain program budgets and monthly expense reports for public health program, including budgets for the MPH Program Office, TPS courses, Adjunct and TA budgets, and Delta Omega. Assist with budget proposals for academic year.
  • Manage external communications related to MPH program.
  • Serve on school committees representing public health as needed.

Facilitate Student-Related Accreditation Reporting and ASPPH Membership Evaluation and Maintenance

• Identify, from CEPH accreditation documents, the requirements, criteria and steps required to ensure and maintain accreditation.
• Work closely with the Associate and Assistant Deans for Public Health in developing performance indicators for program goals, and lead the collection, management and reporting of data on these indicators.
• Manage and coordinate systematic, broad-based and integrated self-evaluation process.
• Monitor progress towards goals and objectives and provide early identification of those needing attention.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the MPH program at the School.
• Serve as School representative to and maintain regular engagement with the Student Affairs section of ASPPH.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
• Work outside normal office hours as needed

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:

No specific certification 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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

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:

Communication, Database Management, Deadline Management, High Accuracy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Office Management, Organizing, Prioritization, Stress Management, Work Efficiency, Working Independently, Workload 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 [email protected] 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.