Associate Director, Programs- School of Medicine, Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Reporting to the Director of Programs (for faculty affairs and administration) in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences the Associate Director of Programs (for faculty engagement and advancement) provides strategic leadership oversight and operational management for the Departments Faculty Advancement & Engagement portfolio. The Associate Director partners closely with the Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement & Engagement and other departmental leaders to align the portfolio with strategic priorities and ensure programs remain responsive to evolving organizational needs. This position is responsible for developing implementing evaluating and continuously improving programs that support the faculty lifecycle from newcomer integration through career advancement and recognition while fostering an engaging and inclusive academic community. The Associate Director is responsible for establishing program goals measuring outcomes assessing impact and using data-driven insights to continuously enhance program effectiveness and faculty experience.

The current portfolio includes programs and initiatives related to:

• Faculty integration engagement belonging wellness and alumni relations
  
• Career development mentorship leadership development and professional growth
  
• Faculty advancement including appointments promotions and clinical distinctions
  
• Faculty recognition awards and visibility initiatives
  
• Global health engagement and education
  
• The Associate Director collaborates extensively with School of Medicine Emory Healthcare and university partners to leverage institutional resources align initiatives and advance department-wide faculty success strategies.
• The Associate Director provides leadership supervision coaching and professional development for a high-performing team (currently four direct reports) fostering a culture of innovation accountability collaboration and service excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the strategic planning development and implementation of program.
• Collaborates with representatives from private government and international agencies.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora.
• Conducts research designs new initiatives writes publishable articles and papers collaborates with others and designs programs.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in field related to specific program as indicated and five years program related experience or equivalent combination of experience education and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Healthcare Administration Business Administration Organizational Development Human Resources Public Administration or related fields.
  
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives and building collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries.
  • Additional preferred qualifications include experience in one or more of the following areas:
    
  • Academic administration human resources faculty affairs organizational development or related functions.
    
  • Partnering with senior leaders faculty leaders or executive-level stakeholders.
    
  • Leading and developing professional staff teams.
    
  • Managing complex program portfolios with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
    
  • Using metrics assessments and program evaluation methods to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
    
  • Managing program budgets and allocating resources to support strategic priorities.