Research Term Professional - Program Manager

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Job Summary:

Plans, develops, and executes ongoing program(s) for the Community Outreach Core of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Tennessee Cancer Partnership (MVTCP). In addition to partnering with the Community Outreach and Engagement team of the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, the program manager will be responsible for facilitating and supporting community engagement in a broad portfolio of inter-collaborative community-based health and multi-disciplinary research.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with flexibility


Preferred skills & experience:
Experience in oncology or cancer-related programs
Proven background in community outreach and engagement
Demonstrated experience with grant writing
Strong program management skills
Exceptional organizational abilities

This is a Term position, lasting between six months and one year. *

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates internal and external program activities which includes but is not limited to educational meetings, events, seminars, and workshops.
• Coordinate facilities and ensure logistics and materials are prepared for events and meetings.
• Supports program leadership with various programmatic and administrative responsibilities.
• Managing community engagement efforts of the MVTCP, including but not limited to facilitating the Community Outreach Core.
• Providing logistical support for the MVTCP community advisory board.
• In the course of performing the duties, integrates with partner organizations, including attendance at relevant meetings and outreach events. Encourage joint programs.
• Facilitate input from participant partners locally, regionally, and nationally for ongoing evaluation of program materials.
• Track and assess program impact including development of online surveys and evaluation reports.
• Assist community members in understanding local resources available, providing consistent communication and outreach to community members.
• Prepare informational materials and disseminate to appropriate audiences.
• Participates in the development, marketing and promotional goals and strategies of the programs.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned.
• Oversees the creation, coordination and execution of the program.
• Provides budgetary management to the program.
• Provides training and guidance for individuals supporting the program.
• Promotes growth and expansion of the program.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Program Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
• Financial Processes (Intermediate): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Process Improvement (Intermediate): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
• Peer Leadership (Intermediate): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.
• Networking (Intermediate): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
• Quality Management (Intermediate): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.

*A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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