Senior Associate Director, Programs & Engagement, Center for AIDS Research - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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Description

TheCenter for AIDS Research (https://cfar.emory.edu/) (CFAR) Senior Associate Director, Programs & Engagement (SADPE) will report to the CFAR Administrator as part of the administrative team. The ADPE may supervise graduate students and/or support staff. The Sr. Associate Director, Programs and Engagement works collaboratively with the administrative staff. All CFAR staff report to the CFAR Co-Directors. Responsibilities include: Adelante Program Implementation and Management + Develop and oversee the biennial application process, including advertising, soliciting concept proposals, organizing selection process and criteria for full applications, guiding potential applicants regarding program requirements, leading the technical review of applications, establishing and managing a study section to review applications, coordinating application scoring and funding recommendations. + Manage the disposition of study section outcomes. + Lead programmatic communication with Scholars and Adelante Teams. Cultivate an “Adelante Community,” particularly among Scholars but throughout the Cohort teams as well, to ensure that Scholars are kept apprised of available resources and opportunities. Shares relevant scholarly publications, webinars, and other resources and events of interest to the Scholars. Answer questions and provide programmatic guidance. + May require interpretation of program guidelines. + Create the content management structure and aesthetic design of the CFAR Adelante website and other program collateral. + Guide the Adelante Program Coordinator to maintain content currency/accuracy and to draft website and collateral content for SADPE review/editing. + Work with Program Co-Directors to lead the standardization of content for required Adelante Program workshops ensuring continuity in training and development for each Cohort. Develop themes/content for ½ day training sessions for Scholars and Collaborating Partners at each workshop. + Assist with workshop design and content for professional development activities, including quarterly webinars. + Guide the Coordinator in the management of all regulatory documentation for each Adelante project, including working with the IRB to establish reliance agreements when necessary. + Review annual reports and outcomes collected by the coordinator for reporting to the NIH through the CFAR annual reporting process. + Guide strategic planning initiatives for the program to ensure continual program evolution and growth to meet the needs of the Adelante Teams. Strategic Planning Activities + Work with the CFAR Administrator to support strategic planning activities throughout the year, including content development for meetings of the CFAR Core/SWG Leadership (bi-annual), Executive Advisory Council (annual), and External Scientific Advisory Council (annual). + Maintain CFAR administrative success metrics and track achievements and progress toward achieving metrics. Helps ensure that CFAR activities are aligned with goals and success metrics. + Support data analysis and core user evaluation/feedback to support strategic planning processes leading to program changes/enhancements. + Draft content and provide editorial support for the CFAR competitive renewal application (every four years), including graphic design and development for images, tables, and charts, included in the application. Engagement (Community & Researcher) Activities + Facilitate the growth and enhancement of all activities of the CFAR Community Liaison Council (CLC), including: the Annual Barbara Vick Impact Awards ceremony; annual community-focused science seminar; CLC and researcher dialogues on proposed research; coordinate compensation strategies for the CLC; facilitate an annual CLC retreat; and work with members to develop and sustain onboarding and recruitment processes. + Develop and implement processes for supporting a bi-directional relationship between CFAR researchers and the Community. This may be through the dissemination of research findings, workshops, and programs to educate investigators on best practice. + Oversee the production and printing, including biennial updates to, the Key Contacts HIV resource guide. + Monitor and evaluate existing CFAR to ensure community impact is considered for all activities and programs. + Consult with CFAR programs across the country to share best practice for community engagement with the CFAR and on best practice for compensation and community-academic collaboration and integration within the CFARs. + Develop and maintain a CFAR Membership onboarding and engagement process. + Serve as central point of contact for CFAR Members to connect them to other HIV research faculty, Core leadership/staff, and other CFAR resources. Communication Strategy and Coordination + Develop and maintain a cohesive communication strategy across all CFAR platforms (web, X/Twitter, and Facebook) and develop content that reflects the goals of the CFAR. + Create and an effective web presence and oversee routine maintenance and content development as needed. + Works closely with web designer/developer to maintain website and to implement updates and changes. + Edit and distribute a monthly newsletter and manage the content for CFAR’s social media outlets. + Write and edit content for the CFAR annual progress report and competitive renewal with the CFAR Administrator. Prepare and edit slide content for CFAR meetings and presentations. + Coordinate the development of an on-line repository of documents for ESIs in research project development and implementation, working closely with CFAR Cores. + Develop and/or manage program content as needed/required for CFAR activities outlined in the CFAR competitive renewal and annual progress report. + Manage CFAR Membership Engagement, including developing a CFAR membership program, enhancing engagement strategies to ensure that we are reaching existing and connecting with new HIV research faculty on campus, and developing CFAR Membership recognition programs to highlight HIV-related achievements and contributions to the CFAR. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of a program. + Serves as a liaison and key spokesperson to various committees and organizations. + Responds to inquiries and assists in promoting the program. + Assists with policy formulation, strategy development, and the management of daily operations. + May collaborate with representatives from private, government, and international agencies. + Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and writes publishable articles and papers. + May supervise staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and seven years of professional experience related to the program and previous supervisory and program/project management experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. + Master's degree preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Program development and management experience, particularly within a complex program grant environment (e.g., the NIH CFAR program or similar). + Master’s degree in public administration or similar. + Experience developing and managing pilot grants programs. + Familiarity with Latinx/Hispanic-serving organizations locally and nationally. + Excellent oral and written communication skills with a background in website and social media content development and management. + Knowledge of community engagement strategies and best practice within academic-community partnerships. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department.This role requires residency in the state of GA.Emory reserves the right to change remote workstatus with notice toemployee.

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Job Number

_141129_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Medicine_

Department

_SOM: Medicine: Infectious Dis_

Job Category

_Project and Program Management_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Hybrid_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_