Program Manager

To assist the Director of the Center for Injury Prevention and Control in administering the Center in general and specifically its injury prevention projects and research grants. The incumbent will have specific responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

The program manager will:
- Serve as the liaison from the Center to various University Departments, US- and non-US Government agencies, and community organizations.
- Represent the Center at specified meetings and conferences, reporting back to the Director.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Safe Communities Coalition and the Metropolitan Regional American Trauma Society.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate injury prevention events, outreach programs, and conferences (local, regional, national, and international).
- Develop text and graphics for injury prevention brochures and exhibits for use in the local community and at national conferences.
- Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to: budget planning, voucher preparation, expenditure oversight, and developing operational and financial reports for internal and external funding agencies.
- Assist in seeking, writing, and administratively managing grants.
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend community meetings to promote the goals and objectives of the Center.
- Serve on local, regional, and national injury prevention boards and coalitions.
- Function as part of the research team by performing various duties including, but not limited to: ensuring accurate data collection/entry, communicating research priorities/findings, and assisting with manuscript preparation.

Required Skills:
Education: A minimum of a Bachelors Degree is necessary for the position. Salary will be commensurate with additional educational degrees or certifications/training.

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience including time as a Program Manager or equivalent. Community outreach experience is highly desirable. Previous research experience is beneficial.

Must be able to work independently and perform effectively as a team member.

Excellent human relations and communications skills are needed to maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, government representatives, funders, medical staff, and other ancillary department personnel throughout the MFA, Hospital, and University.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be proficient at public speaking, and be adept in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and either OVID or PubMed.





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