PROGRAM DIRECTOR II - (T215059)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Program Director II. The Program Director II for Community Outreach and Engagement will report to the Community Engagement Core Lead and overall Program Director for Forge AHEAD Center. The Forge AHEAD Center, a National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) supported initiative, is a regional comprehensive research center that focuses on the prevention, treatment, and management of cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension (HTN), associated with health disparities in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The Center is a partnership between Pennington Biomedical Research Center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Tuskegee University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The Program Director II for the Community Engagement Core is responsible for overall community education and awareness for chronic disease prevention and management for the Community Engagement Core of the Center. They will also assist the Core Faculty Lead to deliver community-based education, outreach, and research dissemination as assigned. They will work closely with members of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) to provide input on center-related activities, including scientific projects and pilot applications/projects. The ability to engage community partners and communicate with faculty and staff at partnering institutions is vital. The position will benefit from previous leadership in community engagement, communications, strong public speaking and writing skills, events management, and the ability to recruit, manage, and cultivate volunteer Community Stakeholders. Travel required to community events, partner institutions, and community organizations across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Hourly Range: $60,835.00-$98,855.00
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
: University
: Professional & Managerial
: 311401800 Med - Preventive Medicine
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible
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