DescriptionThe Policy and Innovation Center (PIC) is a 501C3 nonprofit. It founding partners include the San Diego Foundation the County of San Diego and the worlds leading think tank The Brookings Institution. PIC conducts research and policy analysis to help solve the regions biggest problems. Its mission is to unlock the regions potential by cultivating and building partnerships. Its niche is to address intractable issues climate resilience critical infrastructure community wealth disparities and housing affordability that can only be solved with crosssector multijurisdictional collaborations. Learn more about PICs impact at .
PIC is seeking an experienced Manager to provide essential support to the Senior Director and the overall Behavioral Health Workforce and Retention Fund team. This role will contribute to the efficient operation of the program by managing daytoday operations working with the finance team supporting the Senior Director participating in meetings assisting with data collection reporting compliance. and providing general support to ensure the successful implementation of the programs goals. If you are a highly organized individual with a passion for supporting impactful programs and a drive to contribute to workforce development and behavioral health efforts we encourage you to apply.
This is a hybrid role with weekly onsite requirements at our San Diego Headquarter Office in Liberty Station.
Essential Responsibilities:
Administrative Support & Coordination
- Provide comprehensive management and strategic support to the Senior Director ensuring smooth operational flow.
- Prepare organize and present highquality documents PowerPoints reports and presentations for the Senior Director including providing analysis and recommendations when needed.
- Monitor and track key program milestones ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.
Program Support
- Assist in the development and drafting of various program materials including outreach materials educational content and presentations ensuring they meet program objectives.
- Support the seamless coordination and of program events workshops and meetings from initial planning through postevent evaluations.
- Manage daytoday operations of the program ensuring all activities are running on schedule and within budget.
- Draft detailed and accurate monthly progress reports to the County including program impact and outcomes.
- Foster strong relationships with program partners subcontractors and key stakeholders managing communications and expectations effectively.
- Oversee subcontractor activities ensuring compliance with contractual agreements timelines and quality standards.
- Participate in the internal and external auditing of the program ensuring compliance with policies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and submit a comprehensive annual report detailing program achievements challenges and financials.
- Conduct monthly internal audits of the programs progress including site visits to subcontractor programs to ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards.
Communication & Coordination
- Assist in the development and distribution of clear effective program communications including newsletters social media updates and community outreach materials enhancing program visibility and engagement.
- Maintain open and effective communication with program partners stakeholders and community members ensuring alignment and addressing concerns as they arise.
- Assist in preparing meeting agendas providing strategic recommendations and followup action items to ensure timely of decisions.
- Provide support in the development maintenance and enhancement of the programs website ensuring content is uptodate informative and engaging.
Other Duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director contributing to the programs success and adapting to emerging needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive program information ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
- Adhere to all program policies procedures and ethical standards fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within the team.
Requirements - Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business administration public health social work or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in program support or healthcare roles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Strong organizational time management and communication skills.
- Detailoriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Experience with data entry and management.
- Knowledge of the behavioral health or workforce development sector is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must reside and work in San Diego County.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read write and speak English fluently
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Professional hybrid work environment in San Diego
- Fastpaced work with multilevel distractions
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at meetings desk computer driving
- Ability to sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours
- Ability to type using a computer keyboard
- Ability to speak into and use a telephone
Benefits - Salaried Exempt: $90000.00$110000.00 (The Policy and Innovation Center (PIC) is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. Actual offers will be reflective of qualifications skills and experience internal equity alignment with market data among other relevant factors.
- Supportive inclusive company culture
- Hybrid work environment with support for at home office setup
- 100 Employer paid medical vision dental life AD&D and longterm disability premiums: 75 Employerpaid premiums for all dependents on your benefits
- 403B Retirement plan match up to 4 Annual discretionary contribution
- Earned Incentive Program
- 3 weeks of paid time off 1 additional week off with pay in July for all staff
- 4week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
- 13 paid holidays 2 paid volunteer days off each year
- Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period to a cap of 480 hours: use for sick time family care and parental leave baby bonding
- $100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement
- $75 quarterly gym reimbursement
- Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager