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Position Summary
Washington University seeks an advancement professional to join University Advancement in the
position of Director of Strategy, School of Public Health. In January 2025, WashU launched the School of Public Health under Dean Sandro
Galea’s leadership – the first School established at the University in 100 years. The School, is one of the five pillars of the
transformative With You Campaign, publicly launched in 2025, with a goal to pursue solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and make a
more promising future for all.

University Advancement strives to advance the institution’s mission by creating a culture of
philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Director of Strategy will report to the Executive Director for
Advancement, School of Public Health and will serve as a subject matter expert on the School of Public Health’s priorities, progress and
plans. The Director of Strategy will collaborate with leadership, staff and faculty to articulate philanthropic funding opportunities that
are specifically relevant to corporations and foundations. In close partnership and alignment with the corporation and foundation teams
(both on the Danforth Campus and School of Medicine), the Director of Strategy will translate these priorities in order to inform
identification of corporate and foundation prospects, grant formation and applications, and reporting..

This role requires strong
analytical and communication skills and a deep understanding of corporate and foundation fundraising landscape and trends. The successful
candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising strategy development and implementation, as well as successful collaboration with
colleagues from across departments, divisions or Schools.

Job Description
Primary Duties &
Responsibilities:

Advance School of Public Health Funding Priorities

• In collaboration with the Executive
  Director, partner with School of Public Health leadership and faculty to articulate funding opportunities to corporate and foundation
  prospects and partners.
• Develop a deep understanding of key areas of distinction for the School as well as University and campaign
  priorities.
• Collaborate with Advancement Communications and the appropriate UA partner corporate and foundation relations teams(s)
  to draft and proposals and grant applications.
• Understand and apply University and Advancement-wide policies that impact giving
  opportunities and proposals.

Develop and Execute Donor Strategies

• Collaborate with Corporate and Foundations
  Relations team, School of Medicine Corporate and Foundation relations team, and Office of Research within the School of Public Health in
  executing comprehensive strategies for corporate and foundation support for the School.
• Understand the expertise of both primary
  and secondary faculty in order to build teams to respond to large and complex RFPs from foundations.
• Contribute strategy to visit
  briefings and executive profiles.
• Serve as a School of Public Health subject matter expert and/or proxy for faculty in select
  meetings.
• Regularly meet with primary and secondary faculty to understand their research priorities and goals and help translate
  their work to C&F prospects.
• Attend key academic and school events as a representative of University Advancement to better
  understand the research underway.

Support the School’s Comprehensive Advancement Strategy

• In coordination with
  the Executive Director, oversee the School’s corporate and foundation caseload.
• Support relationships across University
  Advancement for the School of Public Health.
• Build awareness within the School of Public Health to the work of advancement and the
  process for partnership and ensure faculty are supported in their fundraising activities at the School (meetings, proposal development,
  briefings, etc.).
• Build awareness within corporate and foundation community to the progress of the School and engagement
  opportunities, including events.

Operations

• Support the development of budgets for unit activity.
• Support the creation and implement annual operational plans.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working
Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office working environment.
• Travel as required to
  various events on and off campus.
• Some evening and early morning hours are required.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk.

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
• Work Experience: Relevant
  Experience (5 Years)

More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:

• Value
  placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Proven track record in
  successfully developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Ability to operate with a high level of integrity,
  confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex
  organization.
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strong commitment to
  ethical fundraising practices and a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Track record of effectively
  leading and inspiring teams to achieve fundraising goals.
• Education: Master's degree
• Work Experience: Business
  Development Manager, Sales Executive, Or Related Role (4 Years)
• Skills: Active Listening, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking,
  Analyze Information, Communication, Confidentiality, Corporate Fundraising, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis,
  Data-Driven Decision Making, Decision Making, Digital Fundraising, Experience Management, Fundraising, Fundraising Software, Goal
  Attainment, High-Integrity, Leadership, Motivating Teams, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Leadership, Strategic Thinking,
  Team Mentorship, Work Collaboratively

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this
position is $84,200 - $115,000.

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.

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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.