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The Emory School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs to join the team to support the well-being and professional development of the Emory at Grady community.Working primarily under the direction of the Director of Wellbeing, Resiliency, and Flourishing, the Assistant Program Director’s efforts will focus on supporting development of materials for the newly created Office of Wellbeing, Resiliency, and Flourishing for Emory at Grady. Grady Health System is a leading urban, safety net hospital. Our goal is to design wellbeing, resiliency, and flourishing programs that are tailored to address and respond to situations that are more prevalent or unique based on the community and patient population (e.g., trauma in all forms, poverty/social determinants of health, workplace violence), as well as to address system inefficiencies that interfere with well-being, resilience, and flourishing.

Activities may include tailoring assessment and best practice materials available within existing Emory programs or from other safety net health systems; meeting with constituents and subject matter experts to develop and implement new materials; providing support for meetings and events; coordinating event logistics and planning; and communicating with the Emory at Grady and broader communities. The Assistant Program Director will also oversee liaison, calendaring, and minute-taking responsibilities for internal committees, survey creation and analysis, program reporting, and support of other activities as requested.

This position will interact with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, including Associate Deans, Chiefs of Service, Grady leaders, and members of the Emory at Grady community (faculty, staff, and learners). It is expected that the Assistant Program Director will demonstrate a genuine appreciation for and understanding of the mission of Emory at Grady. This job description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change based on the needs of the office.

This position will work primarily from Grady Hospital, and may occasionally have meetings or other activities at the from Emory Main Campus. At this time, the work environment for this role is hybrid: working in-office and from home. Due to the nature of programs, occasional early mornings and late evenings may be required. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.

• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.

• May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).

• Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.

• Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.

• Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.

• Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.

• May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.

• May write publishable articles and papers.

• May supervise staff.

• Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.

• Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong program and event planning, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Strong writing and editing skills.

• Strong design skills using platforms such as PowerPoint and Canva.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to thrive in a very fast-paced environment.

• Experience with strategic planning and innovative program creation/ implementation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Prefer Intermediate to Advanced skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 360 suite including OneDrive and SharePoint.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff and faculty at all levels.

• Sensitive to confidential information.

• Proficiency with Zoom.

• Masters of Public Health or related experience preferred.

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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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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Job Number 123859

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Grady

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable

Job Category Business Operations

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Grady Hospital