Assistant Director for Faculty Engagement and Operations

Join University of Washington's Medicine Advancement team as an Assistant Director for Faculty Engagement and Operations. This full-time position, based in Seattle, King County, offers an exciting opportunity to support clinical excellence, research innovation, and education across the Pacific Northwest's premier academic health system.

About the Role

As Assistant Director for Faculty Engagement and Operations, you'll bridge university leadership, faculty, and advancement priorities while managing day-to-day operations for a dynamic team. You'll develop meaningful relationships with faculty members, coordinate high-impact initiatives, and ensure seamless program execution that strengthens UW Medicine's reputation and mission.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty members across clinical, research, and educational programs
• Organize and coordinate faculty engagement events, seminars, and collaborative meetings
• Manage operational logistics for advancement initiatives, including scheduling, communications, and follow-up
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans aligned with UW Medicine's five-state regional footprint
• Create and maintain documentation, databases, and tracking systems to monitor faculty involvement and outcomes
• Collaborate with advancement, clinical, and research teams to identify partnership opportunities and advancement priorities
• Handle administrative responsibilities including correspondence, reporting, and program evaluation

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in university advancement, faculty relations, operations, or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage diverse faculty and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office, and standard office software
• Understanding of academic health systems and higher education environments preferred
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team culture

About University of Washington

As the Pacific Northwest's only comprehensive academic health system combining clinical care, research, and medical education, UW Medicine serves five states and advances health for all people through innovation and excellence.

How to Apply

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