Associate Director

Overview

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate Director for the Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE) housed within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). 

Responsibilities

• Supports the NIMHD-funded P50 center focused on Asian health equity and developing the next generation of productive scientists focused on Asian health equity issues.
• Oversees the day-to-day administration of programs, projects, and/or processes regarding the planning, preparation, evaluation, and control of communications, events, records, statistics, reports, and documents.
• Oversees the operations of related research projects including people, budget, and facilities and will support the associated research activities of the center, including but not limited to assisting in submission of grant applications.
• Supports program operations, including logistical management of the core centers, pilot research studies, award set up and management, organizing center and study specific meetings, and developing/implementing the supportive programs for pilot scientists.
• Responsible for the operational and financial planning and management of the grants and contracts within the Center’s research portfolio, working closely with the Institute’s business office and Center Principal Investigator(s).
• Identifies and develops new program funding opportunities.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of a strategic plan for the Center, working closely with the PIs of the Center.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of management and administrative principles and practices in a fast-paced research and clinical environment.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare administrative, teaching, and/or community partnership environment focused on health equity.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy are a must.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of program coordination, organizational processes, facilitation, report analysis, writing, promotion/outreach in health equity research is required.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, an ability to prioritize, creativity, and solid judgment.
• An ability to efficiently multitask in a multifaceted environment and is highly detail oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and flexible. Possesses strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Must demonstrate Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar application proficiency.
• Must be efficient in a fast-paced academic environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DrPH or equivalent).
• At least three years of community health activities, including volunteerism.
• Experience in research addressing Asian health equity and experience in managing budgets and post-award financial set-up.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position (approximately 37.5 hours per week) at pay grade 07 with a salary range of $107,785 – $129,099. Exact salary depends on experience and qualifications.

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

Applications

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