IVPC Program Manager

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as the IVPC Program Manager (Research Services Program Manager). The Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) is dedicated to reducing injury and violence through rigorous research, workforce training, and translating evidence into effective policies and practices. The IVPC Program Manager will play a central role in advancing the mission of the center by supporting its growth and development. Responsibilities will include supporting research management and development, fostering strategic partnerships, coordinating outreach efforts with local, state, and national partners, developing and administering workforce trainings, and supporting translation of evidence and data into practice settings. This role blends project management, relationship building, and operational support to strengthen IVPC’s capacity to translate injury and violence prevention research into real-world impact.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in public health, social/behavioral sciences, communication, education, healthcare administration, public administration, business administration, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of project management experience, with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple groups of diverse perspectives towards completing objectives
One (1) year of experience in the field of injury and violence prevention or overdose and substance misuse prevention
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated high level of independence and individual time management of project tasks
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with range of roles in academic and community settings

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in public health, business, business administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
2+ years working in the field(s) of injury prevention and/or violence prevention AND/OR overdose prevention and/or substance misuse prevention
2+ years of experience working in higher education

Responsibilities

Support the development of infrastructure to support injury prevention research, with a focus on building new initiatives (e.g., promote funding opportunities, identify tools to support grant development, connect researchers and supporting partnerships, etc.).
Support the identification, development, and promotion of dissemination of research within the IVPC (e.g., toolkits, implementation guides, visual abstracts, data briefs).
Field and collaborate on requests from national, state, and local partners for technical assistance and training on evidence-based injury prevention practice.
Work with IVPC leadership to create and implement a strategic outreach plan.
Foster productive and collaborative relationships and external partnerships including public health agencies and community-based organizations locally, at the state level, mountain west region, and nationally.
Oversee planning and implementation of various on-campus and off-campus events with partners and collaborators (e.g., webinars, annual convenings, and community events), which includes managing scheduling, marketing, correspondence with partners, logistics, and in-person facilitation and support.
Represent the IVPC at various events, such as exhibiting at community events and conferences.
Develop and maintain programmatic tracking databases; monitor progress and effectiveness of programmatic efforts.
Support leadership with research and programmatic fund development activities, including developing pitches, presentations, or grant applications.