Program Manager- Iowa KidSight

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa KidSight Program Manager provides strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and stakeholder engagement for Iowa KidSight, a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The program advances its mission through statewide vision screening for children from 6 months through kindergarten, public education about early vision screening, and partnerships, volunteer engagement, and development that support long-term sustainability. The Program Manager leads community outreach and education, volunteer training and support, fundraising and grant development, strategic planning, program operations and financial management, quality improvement, and staff supervision. The role coordinates statewide screening activities and equipment, manages program data and reporting, builds relationships with donors and community partners, and represents Iowa KidSight at institutional, community, and professional meetings. The position is based at UI Health Care in Iowa City and is listed as 100% time. Travel throughout Iowa and occasional domestic travel are required; evening and weekend work may be needed for screenings and outreach activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health administration, education, leadership, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational preparation supporting one or more areas of program leadership, such as community health, public education, organizational leadership, stakeholder engagement, program sustainability, fundraising, or strategic planning.
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, public health, healthcare administration, education, community engagement, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, or other resource development activities.
1–3 years of supervisory, leadership, or team management experience.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with volunteers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, donors, and external partners.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives, programs, or community-based services.
Financial acumen to develop, monitor, and report on budgets, funding sources, grants, and program expenditures.
Ability to assess organizational needs, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations, reports, grant proposals, educational materials, and stakeholder communications.
Experience in public speaking, training, facilitation, community outreach, and/or educational programming.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology platforms used for communication, reporting, data management, and program administration.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Iowa and occasionally domestically.
Availability for evening and weekend work related to non-protocol vision screenings or public outreach and speaking engagements outside normal business hours.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and eligibility to operate motor vehicles under university standards.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, education, community-based, or related organizations.
Strong communication, marketing, and public engagement skills, including experience serving as an organizational spokesperson, educator, or trainer.
Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with volunteers, community partners, healthcare providers, educational institutions, donors, and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive, mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver presentations about Iowa KidSight to community stakeholders, healthcare providers, educational organizations, and other groups.
Train, support, and engage volunteers conducting vision screenings for children aged 6 months through kindergarten, and monitor screening success.
Educate healthcare professionals and University of Iowa medical students about pediatric vision screening and children’s vision health.
Create and manage program communications, including social media content, newsletters, stakeholder updates, and promotional materials.
Develop and maintain community partnerships to increase awareness of children’s vision health and access to screening.
Coordinate informational meetings, office tours, and stakeholder engagement activities; precept and mentor students as needed.
Develop and implement strategies for the long-term sustainability, growth, and statewide impact of Iowa KidSight.
Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, Lions Clubs, community organizations, and funding partners.
Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals and funding requests, and complete grant reports and funding requirements on time.
Secure funding for screening equipment, public education, program operations, and strategic priorities.
Develop volunteer recruitment, retention, leadership development, and succession-planning strategies.
Monitor, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and statewide impact.
Arrange and facilitate quarterly Iowa KidSight Steering Committee meetings and organize annual volunteer leadership conferences.
Participate in the Healthy Iowans State Health Improvement Plan by establishing vision screening goals, implementing action plans, and reporting outcomes to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Identify opportunities for program innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate and support statewide vision screening activities and conduct office, local, supervisory, and underserved-area screenings as needed.
Identify, review, and document patient success stories and program impact; coordinate donor acknowledgments and recognition.
Oversee acquisition, distribution, maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting of screening equipment; assist partners with equipment funding and coordinate technology support with University Information Technology Services.
Oversee leased office space, supplies, inventory, mail, and other administrative functions.
Provide fiscal oversight of program accounts, budgets, expenditures, and fund transfers in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Oversee collection, management, and timely submission of program data and reports to the Lions KidSight USA database and other required entities; ensure compliance with university, grant, contractual, and program requirements.
Lead volunteer and stakeholder training and continuing education; review screening performance, outcomes, and quality metrics; implement quality improvement initiatives.
Hire, onboard, supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, and foster a collaborative, mission-focused, service-oriented team culture.
Lead program initiatives and team development, oversee volunteer engagement and support for special events including the Iowa State Fair, and represent Iowa KidSight at department, institutional, community, and professional meetings.