Global Health Programs & Development Manager

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

10d•$65,628 - $73,000

About The Position

The Global Health Programs & Development Manager supports the Center for Global Health (CGH) by managing emerging global research and education partnership projects, tracking the impact of CGH and its scholars, and coordinating outreach through CGH communication platforms. The role supports administrative operations for signature CGH programs, including needs assessments, workshops, trainings, and program surveys. It also manages the Center’s funding pipeline by identifying grant opportunities and supporting faculty proposal development. The manager coordinates day-to-day communications, including website and social media content and annual reports, and coordinates research symposia and other global health events. The position involves participation in CGH events and occasional international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, setting milestones, tracking deliverables, and following through across multiple concurrent projects.
Strong organizational skills and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, focus groups, or other interactive experiences.
Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
Ability to synthesize information and clearly communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and other materials.
Ability to work effectively across research, administrative, and external-facing work and manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to learn and use online platforms and systems supporting program and materials design, management, evaluation, and organizational operations.
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfort and experience with data management and analysis.
Focused, analytical, results-driven, well-organized, resourceful, and agile approach; ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and be a self-starter with an outcome-focused orientation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively independently and as part of a team.
Accuracy, dependability, and attention to detail.
Passion for global health; commitment to inquiry, reflective practice, continuous improvement, high-quality work, and collaborative teamwork; desire to work with and learn from diverse stakeholders; and ability to accept feedback and engage in candid conversations that foster self-improvement.
A cover letter is required for consideration; applications without one will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, such as an MPH or related field, or more than five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in health outcomes research, public policy, higher education, philanthropy, or professional services.
Experience working in resource-limited settings.
Familiarity with academic or applied global health research.
Experience developing grant or foundation proposals and budgets.
Experience coordinating project teams.

Responsibilities

Manage planning and execution of global academic and public-private research and education partnership projects.
Track scholarly publications and major impacts, such as policy change, using publication alerts and semi-annual surveys.
Support the growth of global health activity within departments and, with CGH leadership, identify and lead research and education opportunities for CGH.
For projects, maintain scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines; coordinate staff, faculty affiliates, and external collaborators; and track progress through completion.
Coordinate administrative work for CGH signature programs, including the Scholars program and Summer Visiting Fellows Program.
Conduct needs assessments and identify and organize workshops, trainings, and other opportunities.
Develop, distribute, and analyze pre- and post-program surveys, and prepare summary reports for public dissemination.
Manage the Center’s funding pipeline by identifying and qualifying grant, foundation, and private-entity opportunities.
Support faculty in preparing global-health-specific proposal components, supporting documentation, and budget materials.
Coordinate day-to-day CGH communications, including website and social media content about global activities, scholarly output, and other global engagement.
Identify opportunities to showcase CGH Scholars as thought leaders.
Create annual reports communicating the Center’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and impact.
Coordinate research symposia and other global health activities with CGH leadership, the CGH team, and faculty affiliates; develop event and workshop agendas and timelines with faculty and liaise with speakers about their needs.
Develop, distribute, and analyze post-event surveys.
Participate in CGH events and occasional international travel, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn, and for dependent children at other institutions.
Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial time away from work during the year.
Long-term care insurance.
Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to University resources, including libraries, athletic facilities, cultural and recreational activities.
Discounts and special services, including arts and cultural admission, transportation, and other goods and services.
Flexible work options and hours.
Forgivable home-ownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption assistance reimbursement for eligible expenses, up to two adoptions per household.