Assistant Director of Reciprocal Innovation (Program Management Specialist)

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as the operational leader of the IU Center for Global Health's reciprocal innovation program and report to the Director of Reciprocal Innovation (RI). Under the Director of RI, leads the Center in its RI operations and designing and implementing the Center's vision and strategic plan for RI. Supports the Center's RI engagement in new partnerships as part of AMPATH Global (with new partnerships in Ghana, Mexico and Nepal) and ongoing and new global health partnerships across the broader university, Indiana and Kenya. Participates in leadership meetings with key stakeholders and program leadership. Contributes to new multi-country and RI grant applications and projects to test/adapt/scale care models.
• Provides direction and leadership on program monitoring and evaluation, public relations, and oversees the financial, legal, business, communications and logistical operations for the Center's RI programs. Oversees the logistical and administrative operations of the IUCGH RI program and the RI program office staff based at the Center. Manages RI operations of the Center including logistical and daily operations, business and financial activities. Supervises RI program staff at the Center, including but not limited to 1 Community Liaison, 1 Community Health Worker and 1 Project Coordinator.
• Works and collaborates with the Director of RI at the Center to develop a strategic and business plan for the Center's RI programs and initiatives and ensure that goals, objectives, and budgets are being met. Liaises with financial team, Office of Research Administration, Public Relations in overseeing grant management. Coordinates communication with donors, partners, and implementation teams on grant activities and outputs. -Oversees grant implementation and ensures workplans, budgets and objectives are monitored and completed.
• Develops, implements, and oversees systems for program performance tracking including tracking RI strategic objectives and impact. -Leads completion of grant and program reports per outlined requirements. -Develops and manages data plans and systems for tracking grants, projects and overall RI programs.

General Responsibilities

• Implements the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or supporting new programs and services, creating annual work plans, and operating within a board-approved balanced budget.
• Ensures the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software.
• Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including developing branding strategy and targeting audiences for these events.
• Oversees or represents the program in communications to program participants, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors and the public.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues and programs.
• Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
• Oversees research and academic activities budgets for programs. Identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals. Leads grant writing.
• Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions and disciplinary action and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies.
• Keeps abreast of best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, management or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in related field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• .Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$82,000 - $92,000 depending on experience and internal pay equity

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.