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Position Summary
The Program Director IV serves as the Director of Implementation and Strategic Initiatives at the Bridge Center, a program of the Public Health Institute. The Director is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Bridge Center, under the day-to-day supervision of the Principal Investigators on the Bridge Center Executive Leadership Team. The Director’s responsibilities include oversight of personnel, awards, agreements, and budget management; strategic planning and oversight of work activities; coordination of award PIs within the Bridge Center and development and partnership activities.
The Director implements and drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and funding goals. The position directs and oversees the program’s strategic and long-range goal planning functions, with responsibility for overseeing organizational reviews, communicating results to the Executive Leadership Team and staff, and developing strategies based on organizational reviews. The Director analyzes and recommends emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, funding sources, internal business performance and business process improvement.
The Director reports to PHI’s Chief Programs, Policy, and Government Relations Officer. Day to day supervision and direction is provided by the Bridge Center Executive Leadership team. In order to carry out the functions of their role, the Director shall be credentialed as a PHI Principal Investigator.
This is a regular full-time position.
Full salary range for this position: $171,079 to $269,792 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $171,079 (minimum) to $220,436 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Management of the Bridge Center PIs/Clinical Directors
Work with PIs/Clinical Directors on long-term vision, strategic planning, policy, and partnerships
Work with the program’s senior executive leadership to define, structure launch, and drive strategic and operational initiatives
Facilitate meetings with PIs and create processes for them to provide input, share information, make decisions, and coordinate activities with staff
Oversee production and distribute meeting agendas, presentations, thorough meeting notes and follow up on action items to resolution
Identify and coordinate with organizational development consultants
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the Bridge Center to get work done
Leadership and Staff Management
Lead multiple cross-functional teams charged with implementing project objectives in addition to meeting project deadlines
Work with Senior Directors/Executive Leadership Team to develop and maintain the Bridge Center Strategic Plan
Set annual goals with PIs and operationalize them in team workplans
Work with Chief of Staff to create structures for staff management including meeting schedules and agendas, performance review processes, hiring tools and practices, operational tools and procedures
Define roles for teams and team leads and ensure that they are clearly communicated and teams coordinate with each other
Implementation of staff development opportunities ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Maintain effective systems for regular constructive feedback to support individual professional growth of team members
Development
Oversee submission of proposals with Bid and Proposal department; write/edit proposals, coach staff on proposal writing skills
Support COS and finance manager to work with other PIs to submit proposals
Maintain relationships with primary funders in DHCS and CDPH
Identify new opportunities for funding
Communications
Identify opportunities to strengthen communications to advance annual or strategic goals
Ensure that the program has a strong infrastructure for communications such as website, regular newsletter, blog, and eblast practices
Maintain systems for the communications team to coordinate with all projects/departments under the Bridge Center
Work with the Communications Director to keep a stable pool of consultants to handle excess workload or functions outside of staff capacity
Provide high level quality assurance of communications products to ensure consistent and effective messaging
Ensure that all programs have appropriate staffing and support, including clinical leadership from PIs or consultants
Oversee program work and senior program leads to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Support the management of clinical consultants and part-time staff who provide support to hospitals in the field
Oversee processes for developing and disseminating trainings and materials
Provide leadership and direct staffing for new projects, as needed, prior to securing funding/staff
Policy and External Relations
Build relationships with policymakers and allies
Stay abreast of healthcare policy to evaluate opportunities for the Bridge Center
Identify and oversee the work of policy consultants
Create and implement processes for taking policy positions in compliance with PHI guidelines
Data/Evaluation
Ensure the data team has a strong infrastructure and adequate staffing to meet the needs of the programs and accomplish goals of the team
Oversee development of Key Performance Indicators annually
Stay informed about Bridge Center research activities with UCLA and coordinate this work with programmatic activities
Operations
Oversee performance on all awards and approve reports
Assess and manage risks and issues. Ensure all risks/issues are brought to resolution in a timely and mutually agreeable manner
Work with the operations team to ensure key projects are resourced and run successfully
Work with COS to ensure that strong systems are in place for agreements, payments, award management, and office infrastructure
Approve invoices on non-employee PI agreements
Manage external vendors; engage and team with consulting firms as and when needed
Resolve or provide guidance on challenging awards, agreements, vendors, and budgets
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
At least 15 years of related experience, including at least 10 years as a manager
6+ years of professional work experience in strategy or related fields; some high-growth operations experience is highly desired
Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or related field; or substitute with Bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of related experience
Other Qualifications
Commitment to equitable access to addiction treatment and addressing disparities in access to healthcare
Excellent prioritization and facilitation skills with a clear focus on results
Deep operational mindset and proven track record in process optimization and execution
Ability to lead/ project manage cross-functional teams working on complex, operational, and strategic initiatives
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Strong analytical skills including ability to identify critical issues, to develop options and process solutions
Creative problem solving and negotiation skills with an emphasis on positive resolution of complex issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to listen non-defensively, speak persuasively, and write coherently
Ability to supervise staff including establishing work plans, monitoring productivity, coaching, and motivating
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
Exceptional executive management and leadership skills
Experience in developing and managing operational budgets
Strong skills in conceptualization, implementation, and integration of multiple strategies
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS
This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.
Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
Bridge is committed to advancing social and racial justice through our work with healthcare systems. We value having a team that brings diverse perspectives to this work based on language, ethnicity, race, gender, socio-economic background, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and disability. We believe our team’s lived experiences and unique ideas inspire innovative solutions. People under-represented in medicine, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience with substance use, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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