Program Administrator

Essential Duties

1.In support of the overall mission, plans, directs and oversees programmatic activities. 2. Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies and procedures. 3.

Manages program communications; identifies outreach potential, and promotes philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. 4. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 5. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. 6.

Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. Develops metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. 7.

Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. 8. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 9. Manages the administrative infrastructure of the program.

Manages human resources including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:

The Society, Connectedness, and Health (SOCAH) Group at Yale School of Public Health is growing as an important leader in research and solutions to help people in organizations and communities socially connect in ways that increase health and prosperity in multiple areas of life. As SOCAH grows and evolves, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Administrator to join our team. This position will be tasked with helping to advance our understanding of the causal impact of neighborhood and individual social connectedness on mental health, as well as other health outcomes, among Black adults in the United States.

Plans and oversees project initiatives working to ensure that the research flows and meets the timelines and milestones, coordinating with researchers at Yale and other university administrative teams to submit contracts, invoices, ordering office supplies, working with postdocs to monitor IRBs, assist with disbursing payments to participants, and related functions.

Communicates a strategic plan to grow the research and position SOCAH as the leading authority on the topic. Identify new opportunities for research and collaboration with academic, community, and corporate partners domestically and internationally.

Drafting, reviewing and editing written materials which includes press releases, speeches, scripts, and reports. Prepares and provides detailed updates to the Program Manager and other stakeholders (e.g., NIH program officer). Manage website-designers, social media experts, film/audio-visual teams, and either play a lead role in ensuring high-quality content from the SOCAH research is delivered consistently across multiple social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram). Arrange talks, podcasts, news reports, and other avenues to deliver the research results and related expertise with the PI.

Overseeing and managing the program team to ensure efficient operations, flow of the research, and efficient support to the PI. Responsibilities include managing teams through software/platforms (e.g., Asana), and hiring of staff needed.

Participate in strategic initiatives to translate the research activities into business products and or services (commercialization opportunities), which may include assisting with SBIR/STTRs, and collaborations with corporate organizations.

Manages the administrative infrastructure of the program including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, of all new staff and student resources as needed. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master's Degree.

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