SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, School of Public Health, Education (24500615250308)

The Department of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has a long history and national reputation of interdisciplinary research to address the health effects of environmental exposures. Our work addresses the health effects of exposures to complex mixtures of chemicals, including chemicals contained in consumer products as well as contaminants of water, food, and soil such as lead or mercury.  We evaluate the health effects of air pollution and a changing climate, including through the school-wide Center for Climate and Health at BUSPH, which is led by environmental health faculty. We are also interested in the adverse effects of non-chemical hazards such as noise, heat, and social stressors, and how different kinds of chemical and non-chemical exposures accumulate or interact to harm health. Vulnerable populations such as children and people living in poverty in the US and internationally are of special interest to us.

Within the Department of Environmental Health there is a Workforce Development group that houses the two BUSPH grant-funded training centers: the federally-funded New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), and a Massachusetts Department of Health-funded programs, the  Local Public Health Institute (LPHI).

Position Details:

This position directs the strategic planning and overall operations of the HRSA-funded New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), one of ten Public Health Training Centers in the country. The incumbent supervises a team of three with room for growth of 2 additional staff, facilitating collaboration and communication with NEPHTC partners and stakeholders, coordinating the work of consultants, subcontractors, and trainers, organizes and supports Advisory Council meetings, synchronizing and facilitating NEPHTC trainings, other programs, and providing guidance to continuing education units, supervising staff managing the NEPHTC website, and completing reports. Incumbent also represents the NEPHTC in national discussions with the other PHTCs, HRSA, and other agencies and organizations involved in workforce development. Essential functions include: 

Staff Supervision, Training Development and Delivery:

• Supervise a team of three with room for team growth of additional two staff members, providing full oversight and team management in providing full scope support for NEPHTC.
• Assess, evaluate, propose and lead direct reports in providing training (face-to-face, online, blended) to all partners across New England
• Lead team in providing technical assistance and instructions tailored to each partner’s needs
• Coordinate the work of staff, consultants, and trainers
• Manage and oversee continuing education credit
•  Oversee the management of the NEPHTC website and learning management system

Collaboration, Evaluation and Integration:

• Facilitate collaboration and communication with NEPHTC partners and stakeholders, including Local Public Health Institute of MA (LPHI), School Health Institute for Education and Leadership Development (SHIELD)
• Collaborate with other MA training centers; participate in workgroups and curriculum development committees
• Promote trainings and activities at meetings and conferences
• Produce newsletters and monthly updates as warranted.
•  Oversee institute evaluation activities and train/guide/oversee team and direct reports in providing appropriate reports and documentation to funding agencies.

Manage overall operations of the NEPHTC, which includes Regional Center (located at BUSPH) and numerous Community-Based Partnerships and other training partners across New England. Lead team toward program governance training direct reports to:

• Implement strategic plan for the Center, in coordination with PI and stakeholders
• Lead and set agenda for governance meetings (Executive Committee, Advisory Board) 
• Oversee direct reports in establishment of Scopes of Work with all partners
• Manage relationship with HRSA Project Officer

Student Field Placements:

•  Oversee direct reports in student field placements in programs across New England; implement evaluation strategies and adapt to changing program needs.

Master's degree with a minimum of 5-8 years direct experience with 3+ years of management experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.