Director of Programs

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Working closely with physician leaders and other administrative leaders in the Center for Healing the Director of Programs will lead programmatic activities within the Center for Healing including complex multi-year programs involving internal stakeholders as well as stakeholders at the state county and local levels. The Director will plan for and develop the workflows and programmatic activities to accomplish overall goals of grant award(s) including planning project activities monitoring project activities and continuous quality improvement activities. The Director of Programs is responsible for liaising with funders external partner agencies and departments with Cooper University Health Care including Finance and Government Relations.

Ensure all program deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner
Set and track program implementation plans program metrics progress
Collaborate with clinical leaders and internal and external stakeholders to accomplish project goals
Serve as the liaison to funders external partner agencies and internal departments
Contribute and lead scientific and program grant reports grant applications and deliverables and human subjects regulatory compliance
Represent the Center for Healing at meetings trainings and conferences
Evaluate progress towards meeting program objectives
Provide leadership and mentorship to the program team
Assist with special projects events and other duties as assigned

3-5 Years Required

6-10 Years Preferred

Bachelors degree Required

Masters Degree Preferred

Business healthcare administration or operations management preferred
Special consideration given if candidate has no masters degree but has 8-10 years of experience directly managing grants/research projects and staff