Director, Program- Winship Cancer Institute

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to serve as Director, Programs within our Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team. This position offers the opportunity to shape and implement strategic initiatives that address cancer disparities across Georgia, and the opportunity to lead key programs, and manage budgets. The ideal candidate must have strong decision-making skills with experience in strategic planning, working with community partners, interpreting population-based data, and supporting research and care efforts. PhD is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Effective writing, analytical, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with research methods and study implementation. May have research experience in clinical, translational, and/or population sciences.
• Self-starter and ability to function independently and make decisions under general supervision.
• Able to work and collaborate easily with community-based populations and partners.

Responsibilities

• Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs.
• Plans, administers and monitors program budgets.
• Develops short and long term goals and objectives.
• Oversees related special projects.
• May represent the program in various national and international settings.
• May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors.
• Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures.
• Supervises staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Ensures catchment area assessment data and input from community stakeholders are integrated into strategic planning process.
• Works closely with Marketing and Communications to disseminate data and events relevant to Winship Cancer Institute and its catchment area.
• Develops materials needed to maintain COE website information and other community outreach activities.
• Manages finances and budgets for COE and the Winship Center for Cancer Health Equity Research (WCCHER) in collaboration with Winship Finances.
• Helps generate programmatic and research project budgets. Reviews budgetary expenses and works closely with Finance to maintain budgetary compliance.
• Facilitates processing of programmatic expenses and timeliness of payments.
• Reviews and assigns requests for services received by COE from researchers, clinicians, students, and community members.
• Collaborates with Emory University Government Relations staff and with representatives from local, state, and national government entities and other organizations relevant to policy that impacts the cancer burden in Georgia.
• Monitors and regularly evaluates progress in reaching goals identified through strategic planning process.
• Partners with county and statewide community organizations to promote evidence-based interventions for cancer prevention, screening, and control.
• Drafts annual announcement for Community Mini-Grant Pilot program and oversees distribution, application reviews, awards, and progress reports.
• Serves as key member of Planning Committee for annual statewide Georgia Cancer Summit.
• Represents COE at institutional, local, state, or national meetings.
• Collaborates with Emory Healthcare for community-based clinical activities, e.g., screening programs.
• Organizes meetings, communications, and oversees activities of the Winship Community Advisory Board (CAB).
• Organizes meeting, communications, and oversees activities of the Winship Center for Cancer Health Equity Research.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data needed for presentations, progress reports, External Advisory Board meetings, and the P30 Cancer Center Support Grant for COE and WCCHER.
• Drafts progress reports and financial reports for COE and WCCHER.
• Assists with extramural grant applications led by COE or for which COE plays a key role.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes findings for COE activities or proposals.
• Provides expertise in data related to statewide cancer disparities and works with investigators to develop community input, bi-directional communication, or formal community boards to advise other research studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree