Director Special Projects - School of Public Health

Strategic Program Manager

The position provides strategic direction for all projects, convenings, and events in the Office of the Dean at the School of Public Health. This role will manage multiple projects and programs from development through implementation and will be the primary point of contact for the School of Public Health collaborators internal and external to the school and university. Projects will align with the School of Public Health's mission and strategic direction. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provides strategy and oversight of programs / projects and convenings frequently involving engagement with key stakeholders.
• Serves as primary point of contact for global leaders engaging with School of Public Health (SPH).
• Develops strategy for SPH Dean's Office and makes decisions on how best to utilize resources to take on projects / programs.
• Creates goals, objectives, and plans in alignment with SPH strategic plan.
• Oversees work plans and timelines.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation in conjunction with the Special Projects Coordinator and Event Specialist.
• Effectively navigates complex and high-visibility tasks, utilizing a strong capacity for influence.

Provides leadership in the implementation of project plan, monitor, track, and evaluate progress.

Manages a team of staff and graduate students and provides task management to fellow colleagues supporting global projects for the SPH.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Salary Range : $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually.

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