The Program Director II is r esponsible for operationalizing key functions of infrastructure and research to support and advance the application and integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the research spectrum and process; including biomedical, clinical and translational research, and the advancement of high-quality community outreach, engagement, and partnered research to maximize organizational impact, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of multiple projects and programs and is responsible for maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues and associates. Assures leadership decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in DEI, community outreach and engagement, and/or research.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of programs and/or initiatives as defined by leadership.
Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
Initiates and set goals for programs and functional area according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.
Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximize effective communication throughout the program. Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.
Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff.
Participates in committees as appropriate.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Skills/Qualifications
Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to be served
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong project and process management skills
Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint
Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated self-starter
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, comfortable environment
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About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About The Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Research Services and Hospitals and Health Care
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