Director of Programs

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location : Omaha, NE

Requisition Number : Staff 13040

Department : COPH Child Health 50000629

Business Unit : College of Public Health

Reg-Temp : Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, Flexible

Remote / Telecommuting : Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary : The following accountabilities have been established for this senior leadership position, under the scope of work associated with CityMatCH, a freestanding national organization at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which serves by agreement as its fiscal agent.

This position is needed to provide direction and oversight to the education and training programs in the Section / CityMatCH, manage financial accountability for cooperative agreements and grant funding, supervise and lead staff teams working on education and training initiatives, and, in conjunction with the Executive Director and other Senior Staff Team members, provide overall leadership for the Section / CityMatCH and represent CityMatCH and UNMC on a national level.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered.

Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education : Public Administration, Public Health or related field.

Required Experience : 2 years of experience in grant writing, curriculum development and implementation.

Required License : Valid driver’s license

Required Computer Applications : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

As this position represents CityMatCH at national meetings and conferences, out-state travel is required which may include, but is not limited to, twenty nights per year with some weekend travel.

Variable working hours may be beyond the normal hours of 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm.

Knowledge of principles and methods of public health practice, particularly relating to MCH.

Knowledge about programs and project administration, including organizational methods, personnel and budgeting.

Knowledge of trends in the delivery of public health / MCH services.

Knowledge of other health and human services systems.

Knowledge about state and national organizations and the national health policy field.

Knowledge of urban health status and human services systems.

Preferred Education : None Preferred

Preferred Experience : N / A

Preferred License : No

Preferred Computer Applications : Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate program goals and objectives.

Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with competing external / internal deadlines.

Ability to organize project tasks and to assure that work within projects is completed within designated time frames.

Ability to effectively train and supervise project staff responsible for implementing components of projects and programs.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to develop and sustain cooperative relationships with department and university staff, representatives of national organizations, and funding sources.

Ability to make independent decisions affecting the organization.

Skills in verbal and written communication to scientific, policy making, technical, and lay audiences.

Skills in organizing and managing complex tasks; demonstrated cross-cultural skills to assure cultural competency in services and products.

Skills in team development.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.

UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health or related field?
• Do you have a minimum of two years experience in grant writing, curriculum development and implementation?
• If you do have a minimum of two years experience in grant writing, curriculum development and implementation, please elaborate. (If No, indicate NA)

Open Ended Question)

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint?
• How did you hear about this position?
• Careerlink
• Employee Referral
• HERC
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• Lincoln Journal Star
• Linkedin
• Omaha World Herald
• UNMC Job Site
• Facebook
• NEWorks
• Handshake
• Other
• If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

Open Ended Question)

Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or jobs@unmc.

edu to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [email protected].

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