SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, School of Public Health, Community Health Science

Tracking Code1025 Job Description

Project Manager will provide support to the Principal Investigator and core faculty team of the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence at Boston University. The Center is funded by HRSA/Maternal and Child Health Bureau and resides in the BUSPH Department of Community Health Sciences. The Project Manager will manage the day to day activities of the Center, with responsibilities spanning administration, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, reporting, event organizing, and student support. Specific initiatives of the MCH Center of Excellence include: oMCH Research and Practice Fellowships; oDiversity Scholars Leadership Program; oAnnual webinars for MCH practitioners; oMCH Community Advisory Board development; oInter-professional education case conferences and other related activities; oScholarships for MPH and DrPH students with MCH focus; and oThe expansion of the MCH in Action network for emerging professionals. Events include: oAnnual MCH Forum; oAnnual Alumni Award Reception; and oMCH Advisory Board meetings Communication and writing activities include: oNewsletters for Advisory Board members oAnnual progress reports, including tracking of MCH faculty activities, and final report; oSocial media and web site management to reach current and prospective students; and oAssistance with manuscripts re: Center activities for dissemination in peer-reviewed journals and other venues.

Required Skills

Cover letter required, Masters Degree and 5-8 years work experience in position with increasing management Responsibilities required. Experience particularly in the areas of education and research preferred. Substantial knowledge of the of the field of maternal and child health Position requires knowledge of grant processes (application and reporting), education programs (MCH content knowledge a plus) and community-partnered activities. Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies required Personal interactions with community representatives, students, faculty, and school administrators are a key component of the job.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular