Program Director II for Community Engagement and Equity in Research

Overview

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Director II is responsible for operationalizing key functions of infrastructure and research to support and advance the application and integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the research spectrum and process;

including biomedical, clinical and translational research, and the advancement of high-quality community outreach, engagement, and partnered research to maximize organizational impact, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities.

Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of multiple projects and programs and is responsible for maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues and associates.

Assures leadership decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in DEI, community outreach and engagement, and / or research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of programs and / or initiatives as defined by leadership.
• Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
• Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
• Initiates and sets goals for programs and functional area according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.
• Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Develops appropriate communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximize effective communication throughout the program.

Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.

• Facilitates and / or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
• May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff.
• Participates in committees as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to be served.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Knowledge of program / project management techniques and methods.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable environment.

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