Special Project Advisor (Part-Time) - Olin Business

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis

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Washington University Danforth Campus Until 10/6/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63105



Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

Provides administrative/operational support for assigned project/program.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop programming that prepares students for internship and full-time recruiting across multiple industries.
  • Benchmark programming against peer Top 25 MBA programs and incorporate emerging best practices.
  • Create a multi-year programming strategy that continuously evolves based on student and employer feedback.
  • Identify opportunities to introduce innovative programming that differentiates the MBA Career Coaching from that of our competitors

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment.
  • Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Skills:

Academic Advising, Academic Collaboration, Action-Oriented, Adaptability, Collaborative Spirit, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Deadline Management, Diversity Awareness, Effective Listening, Effective Written Communication, Experiential Education, High Accuracy, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Oral Presentation, Organizing, Outreach Development, Prioritization, Sound Judgment, Student Mentoring, Student Success, Work Efficiency, Working Independently, Workload Management

Grade

G10

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.

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.
About this role

Summary

Support project development, strategic planning, and student career programs at WashU.

Job title

Special Project Advisor (Part-Time)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-campus in St. Louis, MO, with travel allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

none listed

Preferred skills

academic advisingcollaborationcritical thinkingMicrosoft Officestudent mentoring

Specializations

program developmentstudent advisingcareer coachingstrategic planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Danforth, ME 04424, USA

On-site City