Title: Associate Director, Program Management

Employee Classification: Assoc Dir, Program Management

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance health Equity and Researcher Diversity. The Director, Award Management will work under the Principal Investigator of the AIM-AHEAD Leadership/Administration Core within the AIM-AHEAD Consortium.

The Associate Director will provide support to the Multiple Principal Investigators of the Leadership/Administration Core Regional Hubs in regard to the day-to-day management of the AIM AHEAD scope in order to ensure project goals and milestones are effectively implemented and met.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced and proven Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with external and internal program staff and administration, faculty, staff, and students across campus and at other institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in one or more of the following: STEM, Higher Education, Information Science, Business Management, Finance.
• Background in minority health, health disparities, and diversity training.
• Grant management and federal grant program experience.
• Publications and teaching experience will be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal).
• Comfortable Public Speaking.
• Data skills: analysis, interpretation, presentation.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

BA/BS required with a minimum of 6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties:

• Handle day-to-day management of AIM AHEAD to ensure project goals and milestones are effectively implemented and met.
• Provide and support strategic direction for the planning and organization of AIM AHEAD Coordinating Center activities.
• Recruit, develop, and maintain external partner relationships to support the goals of AIM AHEAD.
• Work closely with the administrative core hubs, data science training core, data research core and infrastructure core to ensure cohesive, integrated, and smooth operation of the program.
• Collaborate with consortium institutions and internal constituents to ensure appropriate support systems are in place to accomplish the goals of the program.
• Provide management of the program budget and support reporting responsibilities.
• Support manuscript development, publications, and nationwide dissemination of AIM-AHEAD outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.