Public Health Program Associate - Rollins School of Public Health
About The Position
The Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Program Associate to provide project management support across funded projects aimed at improving health outcomes related to HIV, substance abuse, and women's health. The role supports two Emory faculty members leading U.S. government-funded grants focused on vulnerable populations. Under limited supervision, the associate applies basic public health knowledge to develop, implement, and promote strategies addressing public health challenges, and supports research, education, technical assistance, advocacy, and public awareness activities. The position coordinates project schedules and communications; monitors progress, budgets, personnel effort, reporting, regulatory requirements, and subcontract processes; and contributes to research activities and grant development. The role may include supporting data collection and analysis, study documentation, presentations, training, and collaboration with external organizations. The position allows regular work from home, but requires residency in Georgia and the ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs. Emory may change remote-work status with notice.
Requirements
- A master's degree in Public Health, a Master of Science degree in Public Health or Health Education, or a master's degree in Development Practice; alternatively, a master's degree in another field and one year of public health experience.
- Must reside in the state of Georgia.
- Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Establish project timelines and track progress across funded projects.
- Liaise among project team members, funders, and stakeholders; coordinate and document project calls and communications.
- Track budget spenddown and support post-award budget forecasting and effort monitoring.
- Monitor and support reporting, including RPPR, and regulatory requirements such as IRB and DUA renewals and data destruction.
- Coordinate subcontract setup, amendments, invoicing, and completion processes.
- Contribute to pre-award grant submissions and just-in-time processes, including new IRB applications, as needs arise.
- Support research activities by coordinating with data collection and data teams, reviewing reporting, and helping develop data collection tools.
- Prepare or deliver presentations and support other project and team needs.
- Organize project meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
- Support team members with travel, expense reporting, and other administrative needs.
- Support and mentor team members, including graduate research assistants.
- Provide public health education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research support.
- Support programs or studies evaluating public health issue prevalence or surveillance and the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
- Assist with data collection and data analysis; contribute to proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentations of study findings.
- Assist in designing, developing, and conducting targeted training initiatives.
- Collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
