Center Program Manager at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number:

TSU203079

Official TSU Title:

Center Program Manager

Grant Title:

Center Program Manager

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

JOB SUMMARY:The Center Program Manager for the Gulf Coast Collaborative Center for Maternal Health Research Education Advanced Training, Community Engagement, Health Equity and Justice program will be responsible for broad administrative leadership of the MH-REACHTSU maternal health center, focused on identifying models of care that decrease disparities in maternal health outcomes. The center program manager will operationalize the vision of the Center's stakeholders and team, including principal and co-investigators, co-Directors, and project staff. Additionally, this position will oversee daily management of the Center, ensuring that all members of the team have the resources and guidance they need to carry out the Center's mission.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/DESCRIPTION:Proven track record of managing multiple projects, leading staff, and developing partnerships with key stakeholders within and outside the organization. Extensive experience in general management, strategic planning, identification, application, and execution of grants, budget management, and reporting. Experience serving as an expert source of information, with a collaborative and flexible style. Experience developing trusting long-term relationships with constituents and creating and maintaining a team culture.


This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary:

• Coordinates administrative and financial activities including fundraising coordination, budgeting, space planning, human resources, operations, and communications.


• Develops relationships with and serves as a liaison for internal and external research collaborators and community partners and external funders/or donors.


• Develops and implements an organizational structure that supports the research goals and long-term vision of the research team and directors.


• Contributes to writing and submitting grants, progress, and financial reports.


• Develops systems to track Center's achievements of goals and objectives.


• Promotes the MH REACH Center through media outlets and speaking engagements.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


• Works to support a healthy, positive, and inclusive work environment that engenders trust and open feedback.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Education:

Master's degree in management, public health, social work, health administration, or related field required.


Master's degree or higher preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.


• Research methodology


• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Organization and detail oriented.


• Effective customer service.


• Problem-solving and decision-making.


• Multitasking and time management.


• Leading individuals/or teams and projects.


• Budget management.


• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively across all levels of an organization as well as independently.


• Prepare detailed narrative reports.


• Interpret, explain, and analyze presentations before groups.

Work Experience:

The qualified candidate must also have 3-5 years of related experience conducting research/or community programs that involve collaboration with community stakeholders and/or academic partners. Demonstrated progressive supervisory experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.


• Ability to travel locally or nationally.


• Handling light weight objects.


• Using or carrying equipment.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.




Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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