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University of Washington

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


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Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.

The Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) has an outstanding opportunity for a

full-time (100% FTE) Deputy Director

to provide critical leadership, partnership development, communications strategy, as well as project, fiscal, and personnel management for the new Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH).

About the Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH)ARCH’s mission is to serve as a rigorous and community-driven academic hub focused on the critical interrogation and disruption of mechanisms of structural racism and discrimination that threaten the health and well-being of marginalized people, especially Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

The Deputy Director position will have both internal and external responsibilities ranging from strategic planning, fiscal and grant management, administering center operations, human resources, and building and fostering internal and external relationships. They will be responsible for program operations, appropriate resource allocation, and collaborations with the center’s advisory collectives/boards, faculty affiliates, and community partners.

The Deputy Director must be adept at applying anti-racism principles in critical thinking and strategic planning; building organizational culture and personnel management; professional and social media communication; shared decision-making; sound fiscal management; and engaging others representing diverse groups and communities with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.

This Deputy Director will manage a complex set of activities to produce deliverables in collaboration with UW stakeholders, research teams, and community partners. Duties include overseeing the Center budgeting process; developing and applying fiscal and HR policies and practices; collaborating with HSPop staff and faculty, and multiple levels of leadership across other UW departments, to accomplish ARCH Center’s program goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Leadership (35%)

Work closely with the ARCH Director to develop and maintain the center’s foundational goals and pursuits as well as manage and execute the center’s strategic plan.

Develop and oversee the evaluation of center activities, operations, and partnerships in relation to center goals and objectives.

Facilitate and run project update meetings to include scheduling calls/meetings, agenda development, action items tracking, and clear communication.

Design and implement standard operating procedures for project-wide activities, operations, and personnel.

Hire, onboard, and supervise center personnel, including staff, student employees, and volunteers.

Partnerships and Communications (30%)

Engage with internal and external partners to identify collaborative opportunities that support the UW SPH, HSPop, and ARCH Center strategic goals.

Develop and oversee marketing and communications to inform and excite interest about the center’s efforts and accomplishments.

Create and manage external community engagement plan.

Operations (30%)

Oversee day-to-day fiscal, grants management, administrative, and program operations.

Direct the development and implementation of the center’s fiscal and administrative policies and procedures.

Review and approve monthly budget activity reports to ensure costs follow institutional and award funding guidelines.

Other Duties, as Assigned (5%)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in fields related to work with human populations.

AND 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of anti-racism, critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Demonstrated commitment to infusing equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles within tasks and responsibilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in fields related to work with human populations.

Experience managing sponsored projects and budgets.

Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required

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