Public Health Degree Grant Project Director

Position Summary:

The Project Director is responsible for the oversight and accountability of a Workforce Development Grant, funded by the CT Department of Public Health, to establish a new Associate of Science in Public Health degree and new Certificate programs in Environmental Public Health and Community Public Health at CT State Community College. The grant aims to support students pursuing these degrees and certificates, create and expand paid internship opportunities for students interested in public health careers, and increase the accessibility of public health Bachelor’s and Master’s academic degree programs to nontraditional
college students using early public health learning opportunities offered through CT State Community College. This overarching administrative position will collaborate with the CSUs, state agencies, employers and industry professional organizations.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Dean, School of Nursing & Health Careers, the Public Health Degree Grant Project Director is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Grant Coordination and Implementation.
• Strategic Partnerships.
• Program Promotion and Outreach.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with one (1) or more years of related experience and up to 2 years of supervisory experience, or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Demonstrated experience in higher education management, preferably to include community colleges, and/or significant experience in managing large-scale projects in the field of public health involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated administrative and/or management experience in the field of public health or the health care sector.
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment and program development, preferably within the field of public health or the health care sector.
• Demonstrated experience in grants management, preferably with state and/or federal agencies and involving multiple, diverse partners.
• Budgeting and fiscal experience.
• Progressively increased responsible project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in effective management of multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education management, preferably to include community colleges, and/or significant experience in managing large-scale projects involving partnerships with higher education institutions.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $74,604-$79,609 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. Position may become permanent tenure track depending on funding, college needs and student enrollment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: .