Senior Network Manager, Health Communications Collaborative Innovation Research Network – School of Public Health Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Senior Network Manager, Health Communication Collaborative Innovation Research Network (IRN) will work closely with the Network’s faculty co-directors to conceive of, and refine, strategic directions for the Network as well as translate that vision into operations and activities. The Network Manager will coordinate projects and initiatives, including diverse stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, budgeting, event planning, and administering funding programs.

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning Supports efforts to position the Health Communication Collaborative IRN to advance research that will inform Network priorities, focusing on trends and developments in the field regionally, nationally, and internationally. Develops a detailed strategic plan together with the IRN co-directors and the Executive Director, Networks and Innovation, for executing the objectives of the Network. Develops and maintains a system to track and monitor progress in achieving metrics based on the IRN’s mission and vision. Network Management Prioritizes and independently manages complex activities as identified during strategic planning. These may include but are not limited to collaborating with other Innovation Research Networks in the School of Public Health (SPH); developing work timelines; preparing briefs and reports; engaging university partners and internal and external stakeholders; disseminating Network products; identifying and responding to funding opportunities. Prepares the Network’s annual report. Collaborates with the Communications Director, School of Public Health, on Network content for the SPH website and other internal and external communications outlets; ensures the currency, accuracy and relevance of Health Communications IRN communications assets and collateral. Manages the Network’s budget, including budget planning, forecasting, and tracking expenditures. Works closely with SPH finance and accounting teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and guidelines. Identifies opportunities for cost-saving and efficiency improvements. Plans and coordinates regular meetings with Network personnel and internal and external partners. Work involves agenda development, maintaining detailed notes for Network-related meetings, and leading meetings with key stakeholders to advance objectives. Stakeholder Engagement Establishes and maintains regular communication with and between key stakeholders critical to achieving success, other personnel and units associated with the Innovation Research Networks, including faculty, staff, students, community partners, and regional/national/global colleagues. Represents Network co-directors at internal and external meetings, conferences and events. Collaborates with internal (other WashU schools, departments etc.) and external organizations (other universities, governmental agencies and funders) to promote the Network’s initiatives and projects. Provides thought leadership and navigates complex situations, leveraging high level of influence. Coordinates a regular cadence of meetings involving Network stakeholders from across the university. Prepare agendas, distributes materials, and facilitates discussions during meetings. Ensures that action items and follow-ups are tracked and completed. Fosters effective communication and collaboration among the team members, delegating tasks as appropriate. Team Supervision and Coordination Supervises/manages research assistants and performs other duties as assigned. Collaborates with other SPH teams, including Research Affairs and Data Management and Analytics. Event Planning and Execution Determines activities of the most significant impact, as well as contributes to the development of event content and inform prioritizing, highlighting, and communicating content. Plans and executes Network events e.g., seminars, symposia, and workshops. This includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with stakeholders to determine event goals, themes, and logistics, managing event budgets, including cost analysis and budget allocation, and planning and preparing materials for attendees and presenters.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment.

Work location:

4300 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis (as of August 1, 2025). Ability to move to on and off-campus locations Physical Effort Typically sitting at 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:

Master’s degree

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 Required Qualifications Master’s degree in public health, health communication, communication, information design or related fields. Preferred Qualifications Ten years of professional experience leading or managing complex health communication-related projects and research in a research-intensive university or like environment, especially research involving multiple sites and/or national networks, collaborators in different disciplines and at different institutions, community partners across a wide range of sectors, and federal funders or their delegates. Stakeholder engagement. Community outreach. Community-engaged research Public presentations Convening and managing interdisciplinary and multisectoral project teams.

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:

Budget Management, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Community Research, Data Management, Diplomacy, External Stakeholder Engagement, Independent Judgment, Innovation Strategies, Internal Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multidisciplinary Projects, Multitasking, Network Management, Oral Communications, Organizing, Policy Compliance, Public Health, Public Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Working Independently, Written Communication 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 For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. 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