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Job Summary
The College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University seeks a highly motivated individual to join the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence (MCH CoE) as a full-time Program Manager. This position will report to the Principal Investigator and Project Director (PI/PD) of the Center. The overarching duties are to work closely with PI/PD and provide programmatic support to achieve the HRSA funded project goals.
Primary Job Responsibilities
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Closely collaborate with project partners at the local, state, regional, and national levels to implement programs in accordance with goals of MCH CoE.
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Coordinate the activities involving the Title V Directors of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa and other Advisory Board members.
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Develop and maintain relationships with MCH CoE alumni and coordinate regular communications.
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Coordinate collaborations among over 20 affiliated faculty.
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Develop and identify program management methods to enhance data collection and promote quality improvement.
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Meet with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders regularly to expand MCH competency curriculum development and monitor work plans.
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Plan, coordinate, execute, and attend regular events for the program.
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Assist PD in conducting evaluations to demonstrate effective grant implementation, and in preparation of all grant-related products/deliverables and reports.
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Assist PD in student recruitment, student advising, student tracking and competency measurement.
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Coordinate and host biannual Advisory Board Meetings.
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Assist PD in organizing and keeping track of all curricular changes and student issues (e.g., changes in courses, tracking of internship experiences and products, performance measurement, etc.)
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Utilize current social media applications and develop new modalities to connect the MCH program to the larger MCH community.
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Work with College staff to develop outreach and recruitment materials for MPH students.
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Supervise MCH Research Assistants and other students who will participate in the Center’s activities.
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Conduct regional needs assessments of MCH professionals to determine their continuing education and technical assistance needs.
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Other tasks that PD assigns.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Ability to perform duties and tasks independently.
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Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and other partners.
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Possess skills in analyzing information, identifying problems, applying procedures, and formulating alternatives for resolution.
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Background knowledge in the field of maternal & child health and/or Title V.
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Excellent communication and organization skills.
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Familiarity with, or strong interest in learning website software.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in public health with MCH concentration or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
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Highly prefer an MPH degree in a CEPH accredited MCH program.
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Prior working experience with a HRSA funded MCH CoE.
This position is being funded by a HRSA grant, therefore continuation in this position is contingent upon funding availability.
Function
Staff Program Support
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
