Program Director

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director Job Category Staff & Executive

• Project/Program Management/Planning Department RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Director for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Rutgers RWJ Medical School is seeking applications for the role of Program Director for the Neurotranslational Program. In this position, the Center Director will be instrumental in formulating and executing a comprehensive strategy for the Rutgers Neuromodulation Technology Innovation Center. Collaborating closely with the Chair, the Director's responsibilities will encompass budget oversight, the development of fundraising strategies, the cultivation of partnerships with academic institutions, planning for patent protection, securing grants, overseeing website management, and crafting marketing materials. Furthermore, the Director will proactively seek opportunities for expansion by researching and implementing strategies gleaned from visits to other renowned national Innovation Centers.

If you are a forward-thinking leader with a fervor for advancing innovation and fostering collaboration in the fields of neurosciences and related areas, we invite you to be part of our team. Join us in shaping the future of neuromodulation technology innovation.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collaborates with the Chairman and Faculty to develop and implement the strategic plan for the Rutgers Neuromodulation Technology Center.

• Effectively manages and monitors the budget to ensure optimal resource allocation.

• Devises a comprehensive strategy to secure philanthropic and industry support for the program.

• Establishes and enhances the center's presence through a partnership with Rutgers Biomedical Engineering.

• Works collaboratively to create a robust plan for protecting project patents, and intellectual property, and facilitating technology transfer.

• Identifies and oversees promising grant opportunities for the Center and provide guidance for individual research projects.

• Supervises the ongoing development and maintenance of the Center's website.

• Creates promotional materials to increase the visibility of the Center and its activities.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 33S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 114294.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 144581.500 Annual Maximum Salary 174869.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant field, such as public health, public administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or neurosciences.

• Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, including at least two years in a management level role.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or an advanced Ph.D. degree in social, behavioral, or neurosciences.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision requirements. Lifting to 25lbs

• Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1607 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master's Degree in a relevant field?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have seven (7) years of relevant experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application